Deadly Fire at Goa's Birch By Romeo Lane Nightclub Claims 25 Lives: General Manager Arrested

Dec 07, 2025 03:29 pm CST

A devastating fire at Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora village has resulted in 25 fatalities, including tourists and staff members. Authorities have arrested the club's general manager and issued a warrant for the owner's arrest. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a magisterial inquiry to determine if fire safety regulations were followed at the venue, which reportedly had limited access points and temporary palm leaf structures that accelerated the blaze.