At least 25 people dead after major fire at nightclub in Goa, India
An official has ordered an inquiry into the deadly fire, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the incident was “deeply saddening”.
SKY NEWS UK
Sunday 7 December 2025
At least 25 people have been killed after a fire at a Goa nightclub, police in the Indian state have said.
The blaze reportedly started around midnight on Saturday local time.
The majority of victims were kitchen staff at the club – although around three to four tourists are thought to be among those killed.
Videos on social media showed emergency services lining up to help the injured – some of whom were taken to nearby hospitals.
The majority of victims were kitchen staff at the club – although around three to four tourists are thought to be among those killed.
Dr Pramod Sawant, Goa’s chief minister, said: “I am deeply grieved and offer my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable loss.”
He later said he was “closely reviewing the situation arising from the tragic fire” – adding six additional people had been injured.
“All six injured persons are in a stable condition and are receiving the best medical care,” he said.