A massive fire tore through an overcrowded club in North Macedonia, killing 59 people and injuring 155 in a chaotic escape during a concert.

A massive fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia’s eastern town of Kocani has killed 59 people and injured more than 150 others, interior minister Panche Toshkovski said.

An unlicensed nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, has resulted in 59 deaths and over 150 injuries. The fire began when flares ignited the ceiling. Authorities have arrested around 20 people, including officials and the club manager.