A horrifying video of the tragic accident that took place on Saturday night (6-7 December 2025) in Arpora village of North Goa is becoming increasingly viral on social media. The fire that broke out inside the nightclub engulfed the entire building within a few minutes. At least 25 employees died in this incident. It is seen in the video how the fire spread rapidly and the entire club was filled with smoke and flames. The sound of sirens can be heard from a distance.

On the matter, Goa DGP Alok Kumar said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the fire broke out due to the explosion of a gas cylinder. He told that the incident happened at 12:04 pm. Police, fire brigade and ambulance immediately reached the spot. The fire has been brought under control and 23 bodies have been recovered. Detailed investigation of the incident is ongoing.

The scene after the fire was also captured in the video

Agency ANI has released another video in which burnt parts of the nightclub building are visible after the fire is extinguished. The windows, doors and interior of the building have completely turned into black ash. The name of the club is said to be Birch by Romeo Lane, which is considered to be a very popular party spot.

BREAKING | Goa Nightclub Tragedy – 23 Dead

A massive fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa’s Arpora late Saturday night, killing 23 staff members trapped inside.
The blaze is suspected to have started in the kitchen, possibly triggered by a cylinder blast,… pic.twitter.com/cZvgsY0wVW

— Bharathirajan (@bharathircc) December 6, 2025

#WATCH Goa , Aftermath of the fire that broke out at a restaurant in North Goa’s Arpora, claiming the lives of 23 people. pic.twitter.com/v6qleY5WJX

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2025

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CM Pramod Sawant reached the spot

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reached the spot late in the night and took stock of the situation. He told the media – This is a very sad incident for a tourist state like Goa. Preliminary investigation has found that safety standards were not followed in the club. “Strict action will be taken against those who indulge in such negligence.” He said that there will be a detailed investigation into the accident and the actual cause of the fire will be found out. Local officials say that no tourist died in this accident, most of the deceased were club employees who were working inside.

Also read: Goa Nightclub Fire: 23 killed in Goa night club accident, PM Modi announced compensation, expressed grief over the incident

Arpora village located in the North district of Goa was shaken on the night of Saturday (6-7 December 2025). A sudden fire broke out in a popular nightclub here, due to which 25 people died. This club was opened only last year and has become quite popular among tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the incident.

PM Modi wrote on Instagram, “The fire accident in Arpora, Goa is very sad. My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones. May God bless the injured as soon as possible. I have spoken to Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant about the situation. The state government is providing all possible assistance to the affected people. On the Goa Club incident, PM Modi announced that an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each will be given from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 will be given to the injured.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Arpora, Goa. The injured would have been given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/BcS0jYnvVx

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 7, 2025

The fire spread due to cylinder explosion in the kitchen. Cooking work was going on in the kitchen area of ​​the club at around 12 o’clock in the night. Meanwhile, there was a massive explosion in the gas cylinder and within no time the fire spread throughout the premises. The explosion was so strong that even people living nearby felt the vibration. Due to the spread of fire and smoke, the people inside did not get time to come out.

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

Police and fire brigade arrived immediately

As soon as the explosion occurred, people started running outside screaming and the local people immediately informed the police. Goa Police Director General Alok Kumar said that the call came in the control room at 12:04 am and police, fire unit and ambulance immediately reached the spot. The fire was brought under control after some time, but by then many people had lost their lives due to suffocation or burning.

Chief Minister gave a strict message, investigation into security standards started

As soon as information about the incident was received, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reached the spot in the night itself. He said that initial investigation has revealed that the club did not follow fire safety rules. The Chief Minister said that if negligence in security is proved then action is certain. This incident happened during the tourist season, due to which the state government has taken it very seriously.

Also read: Goa Nightclub Fire: Horrific accident in Goa’s night club, 23 people died due to cylinder blast, CM Pramod Sawant ordered investigation.