US EditionNorth Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests
- A nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, killed 59 people during a concert, leading to protests across the country.
- Investigators found that the nightclub was operating with many safety violations, including no emergency exits and the use of pyrotechnics.
- Authorities are inspecting entertainment venues nationwide and have detained suspects, including officials and the club owner.
- Health officials report that around 50 burn victims are receiving treatment, with neighboring countries assisting.
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During the seven-day mourning period in North Macedonia, declared after the tragic fire in a disco in Kočani, which killed 59 and injured almost 200 people, students from Serbia have been detained in the country, Macedonian media report.
North Macedonia's government has to fear that the rage after the deadly discotheque brand is spreading across the country. Their fight against corruption could be too late.
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Niagara Falls will glow red and yellow to honour those killed in devastating North Macedonia nightclub fire
The March 16 blaze claimed 59 lives, mostly young people, including members of the pop band that was performing when flames broke out.
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