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Milad Haghani, Associate Professor & Principal Fellow in Urban Risk & Resilience, The University of Melbourne

Many of history’s deadliest building fires have been in nightclubs. Here’s why they’re so dangerous

A fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia has killed at least 59 people and injured more than 150. The blaze broke out at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, where around 500 people were attending a concert.

Witnesses reported that pyrotechnics used during the performance ignited the ceiling, causing flames to spread rapidly.

Authorities have arrested 20 people so far, including the club’s manager. Investigations continue. The North Macedonian government has declared a seven-day mourning period.

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