Key Highlights
- Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub occurred after midnight on December 7, 2025.
- 25 people died, mostly kitchen staff, and six were injured in the incident.
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced an arrest warrant for the nightclub's owners.
- A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate safety lapses and permissions.
- Eyewitness reports suggest many victims were trapped while trying to escape to the kitchen.
