A new video of the massive fire that occurred late night on Saturday (6-7 December 2025) in Arpora area of Goa is spreading rapidly on social media. In the video, a female dancer is dancing on the popular song Mehbooba. The atmosphere was full of excitement, but within a few moments the situation changes. Suddenly, bright sparks start falling from the club’s ceiling and fire appears behind the stage. Within a few seconds, smoke spreads throughout the hall and people start running towards safe places. According to the people present during this time, the exit route was very small, due to which many people got trapped in the smoke and could not get out in time.
Initial investigation into the incident has revealed that a big gas cylinder had exploded in the kitchen area of the club. The explosion was so strong that the fire immediately reached the main floor and basement. Some eyewitnesses said that first smoke was seen on the upper floor, then suddenly the flames spread all around. Meanwhile, the police have arrested the manager of the nightclub and he is being interrogated.
25 people have died so far
The death toll in the accident has increased to 25. Of these, 20 people lost their lives due to suffocation due to smoke, while three people could not survive due to direct fire. At the time of the incident, a special dance performance was going to take place in the club, for which a large crowd was present. Many people who ran towards the kitchen got stuck there and could not come out in time.
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Chief Minister’s visit, order for investigation and assurance of strict action
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reached the spot and took stock of the situation and expressed deep sorrow for the deceased. He said that this is one of the most serious incidents that has happened in Goa and those responsible for it will not be spared. The Chief Minister said that the night club had not followed many safety standards, which is why the fire spread so rapidly. While ordering a magisterial inquiry, he said that the fire audit of all the clubs and bars in the state will be conducted again. The government is providing assistance to the families of the deceased, while the treatment of six injured is ongoing.
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