**Outrage Erupts Over North Macedonia Nightclub Tragedy**

Tue Mar 18 2025 08:55:14 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Outrage Erupts Over North Macedonia Nightclub Tragedy**

**Kocani's residents demand accountability following a deadly fire that claimed 59 lives, sparking national protests.**


**The incident has highlighted deep-rooted issues of corruption and safety regulations in North Macedonia's nightlife.**

In the aftermath of the devastating nightclub fire that resulted in 59 fatalities, including numerous teenagers, the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, has seen an outpouring of grief and anger. Residents have taken to the streets in large numbers, rallying against corruption and demanding justice for the tragic loss of life.

The disaster unfolded at Pulse nightclub, which was filled beyond its capacity of 250 attendees when a fire ignited from flares during a performance by DNK, a local hip-hop group. Eyewitness reports describe the chaos that ensued as flames erupted from the ceiling, which was reportedly made of highly flammable materials. Authorities have since detained around 20 individuals, including the nightclub owner and former government officials, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy continue.

Locals in Kocani, a town with a population of approximately 25,000 located roughly 100 kilometers from Skopje, believe ingrained corruption facilitated unsafe operating conditions for the nightclub. Many mourners gathered outside medical facilities to submit DNA samples for their loved ones still unaccounted for after the disaster, which injured over 160 individuals, with 45 sustaining life-threatening injuries.

The mood at protests was somber yet resolute, with participants lighting candles and expressing their sorrow while chanting for justice. Amidst the mourning, some youth demonstrated their frustration by vandalizing a bar associated with the nightclub's owner.

Authorities have revealed alarming facts about the club's operations, noting that it had illegally gained its license and was converted from a carpet warehouse. At the time of the fire, the venue's single emergency exit was locked, and critical safety equipment, like fire extinguishers and alarms, were conspicuously absent.

As the nation mourns this horrific loss, civic groups are mobilizing citizens to gather in city centers on Tuesday in solidarity and remembrance, raising awareness about the dire need for comprehensive reforms and safety regulations in the country’s entertainment industry.

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