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At least 23 people have died after a fire broke out at a nightclub in the Indian state of Goa.
Most of the victims were believed to be employees of the venue, the Indian Express and other outlets reported.
The bodies were recovered from the site.
Authorities suspect the blaze, which broke out around midnight on Saturday local time, was triggered by a gas cylinder explosion in the club’s kitchen area, the PTI news agency quoted Goa’s police chief as saying.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on X that the state government has initiated an investigation into the recent incident. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability as they seek to uncover the facts surrounding the event.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured.
The incident reportedly occurred in the coastal town of Arpora in northern Goa, a region known for its beaches, nightlife and tropical climate that attracts domestic and foreign tourists.
The winter months are typically peak season in India’s smallest state.
