North Macedonia: Nightclub Fire Kills 59, Nation Declares National Mourning

A fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia killed at least 59 people. While the case is under investigation, pyrotechnics inside the club have been blamed for the incident. At least 15 people have been detained for questioning as the nation declares a seven-day period of mourning.

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Updated on: 17 March 2025 3:46 pm

Nightclub fire in North Macedonia Fire in nightclub in the town of Kocani, Photo: 1

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire | Photo: AP/Armin Durgut

An aerial photograph shows the site of a nightclub in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia following a massive fire in the nightclub early Sunday.

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Nightclub fire in North Macedonia Fire in nightclub in the town of Kocani, Photo: 2

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire | Photo: AP/Armin Durgut

An aerial photograph shows the damaged roof of a nightclub in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia following a massive fire in the nightclub.

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Nightclub fire in North Macedonia Fire in nightclub in the town of Kocani, Photo: 3

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire | Photo: AP/Visar Kryeziu

Police officers hold plastic bags on the site of a nightclub in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia following a massive fire in the nightclub early Sunday.

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Nightclub fire in North Macedonia Fire in nightclub in the town of Kocani, Photo: 4

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire | Photo: AP/Boris Grdanoski

Police officers investigate a nightclub after a massive fire in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia.

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Nightclub fire in North Macedonia Fire in nightclub in the town of Kocani, Photo: 5

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire | Photo: AP/Armin Durgut

An aerial photograph shows the site of a nightclub in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia following a massive fire in the nightclub.

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Nightclub fire in North Macedonia Fire in nightclub in the town of Kocani, Photo: 6

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire | Photo: AP/Armin Durgut

Relatives of victims are overwhelmed by emotion outside a hospital in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia following a massive fire in the nightclub early Sunday.

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Nightclub fire in North Macedonia Fire in nightclub in the town of Kocani, Photo: 7

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire | Photo: AP/Armin Durgut

Relatives of victims are overwhelmed by emotion outside a hospital in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia following a massive fire in the nightclub early Sunday.

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