Curious twist: A regular weekend turned catastrophic at Goa’s “Birch by Romeo Lane” nightclub when a sudden fire killed 25 people, including tourists and staff. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight, trapping many inside. Authorities worked through the night to identify all victims and announce government action.
How the Tragedy Unfolded at Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora?
The fire erupted around 12:30 am on Sunday at the popular “Birch by Romeo Lane” nightclub in Arpora, North Goa. Nearly 100 people were on the dance floor when flames spread rapidly. Police initially reported a cylinder blast near the kitchen, while eyewitnesses claim the first floor caught fire during a dance set.
Panic followed as people rushed toward the narrow staircase, which quickly became congested. Limited exits and tight lanes leading to the club slowed rescue efforts. Fire engines couldn’t reach the venue directly and were stationed about 400 metres away.
The Goa government launched an immediate rescue, set up medical support teams, and ordered a detailed probe into possible safety violations, licensing issues, and emergency access failures.
Victim List & Government Actions — Key Points
- 25 victims identified: 5 tourists, 20 staff members
- Full list of victims: Mohit — Jharkhand ,Pradeep Mahto — Jharkhand, Binod Mahto — Jharkhand ,Rahul Tanti — Assam,Satish Singh — Uttarakhand, Manojit Mal — Assam, Churna Bahadur Pun — Nepal, Surender Singh — Uttarakhand Subhash Chetri — Darjeeling, West Bengal, Jitendra Singh — Uttarakhand, Sumit Negi — Uttarakhand ,Manish Singh — Uttarakhand,Vivek Katwal — Nepal ,Sabin — Nepal ,Sunil Kumar — Uttar Pradesh ,Digambar Patir — Assam , Rohan Singh — Uttar Pradesh ,Dominic — Maharashtra , Manoj Jora — Maharashtra, Sudeep — Nepal, Ishaq — Karnataka, Saroj Joshi — Delhi Vinod Kumar — Delhi, Anita Joshi — Delhi ,Kamla Joshi — Delhi
- Government ordered a full fire safety audit of nightclubs in Goa
- Police filed a case for negligence and unsafe premises
- Licensing and structural compliance of the club under investigation
- Emergency response teams coordinated with families through the night
- CM assured strict action against violations and promised compensation
The Goa nightclub tragedy has exposed major gaps in safety standards, emergency access, and crowd management at popular nightlife venues. With all 25 victims now identified and a multi-agency investigation underway, the focus shifts to accountability and stronger preventive measures to ensure such a disaster never occurs again.
