A catastrophic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa's bustling Baga beach area claimed 25 lives, including tourists and staff, in the early hours of December 7, 2025. Triggered by a suspected gas cylinder explosion around midnight, the blaze rapidly engulfed the multi-story venue, trapping revellers on the dance floor and kitchen staff in the basement. Eyewitnesses described scenes of utter panic as flames and thick smoke spread within seconds, with narrow exit