23 dead in midnight fire at Goa club

The fire is suspected to have been caused by a cylinder blast around midnight, said police officials. Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and rescue operations were underway until early Sunday morning.

Police said they believe a majority of the dead are staff employed at the club. Senior police officers, including the DGP, and police teams from North Goa district have rushed to the spot.

Today is a very painful day for all of us in Goa. A major fire incident at Arpora has taken the lives of 23 people.

I am deeply grieved and offer my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable loss.

I visited the incident site and have…

— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) December 6, 2025

Goa DGP Alok Kumar said, “So far, 23 casualties have been reported. The fire occurred around midnight. It has now been brought under control. The fire was mainly concentrated around the kitchen area on the ground floor. The source and cause of the fire are yet to be ascertained. Teams are engaged in rescue and evacuation. Maximum bodies were retrieved from the kitchen area, suggesting that the victims were employed at the club. Two bodies have been found on the staircase.”

PM Modi expresses grief, assures full support to victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Arpora fire tragedy and extended condolences to the bereaved families.

The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2025

Modi said he has spoken to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant and assured all possible assistance for those affected.