Four Arrest Warrants Have Been Issued After A Night Club Fire In North Macedonia

Sunday, 16 March 2025 13:51

By Emma O'Connor

59 people were killed in the blaze, and more than 100 were injured.

Four arrest warrants have been issued after a fire at a nightclub killed at least 59 people in North Macedonia.

More than 100 others were injured in the town of Kocani early this morning.

The Tánaiste says he's deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the devastating nightclub fire in Kocani in Macedonia.

Simon Harris says he extends his deepest sympathies to all affected.

59 people have died and more than 100 are injured - with some of the victims as young as 14.

Speaking through an interpreter - this survivor says she lost her sister in the blaze.

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