On Sunday morning in Kocani, North Macedonia, a catastrophic fire erupted at Club Pulse, claiming the lives of 59 individuals and causing injuries to 155 others. The fire, triggered by pyrotechnics during a concert around 2:30 AM, resulted in the partial collapse of the roof while approximately 1,500 individuals were present.
This incident represents the most devastating tragedy in recent history for North Macedonia, a country with a population of less than 2 million. Authorities have issued four arrest warrants as they probe into the safety conditions of the venue. Additionally, neighboring countries such as Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia have offered medical support in response to the disaster.