In a stunning development, Kocani’s mayor, Ljupcho Papazov, and two former mayors were arrested for allegedly concealing the illegal operation of a nightclub where a fire killed 59 people last Sunday. As North Macedonia mourns, the student group “Student Plenum” has called for a nationwide lights-out tonight from 20:00 to 21:00, urging citizens to honor the victims in silence and darkness, a call widely embraced across the grieving nation.
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The devastating fire at a makeshift disco in Kočani, North Macedonia, has claimed another life, raising the death toll to at least 60. Ile Gotchevski, an ambulance driver who transported victims from the blaze, died at home after his shift. The tragedy, marked by a locked exit and safety violations, continues to unravel with tales of loss and allegations of corruption.
North Macedonia: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Nightclub Fire – Burn Victims Transferred to Thessaloniki
A catastrophic fire in a Kočani nightclub, triggered by indoor pyrotechnics, claimed at least 50 young lives. Panic and a deadly stampede ensued as 1,500 patrons faced an unimaginable tragedy.