A massive fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, just before midnight on Saturday. The blaze killed 25 people and injured six. The fire started during a fire show featuring electric firecrackers used without safety precautions or permits. Over 100 people were inside when sparks from pyro guns ignited inflammable materials on the ceiling and decor. Most victims died due to suffocation. The nightclub lacked emergency exit doors and operated without necessary licenses, turning it into a death trap. Some people trapped in the kitchen could not escape. The owners, managers, and event organizers face charges including culpable homicide and negligence. Four people have been arrested so far; the club owners remain free. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a probe and suspended three government officials who allowed the nightclub to operate despite rule violations. A committee will submit its report within a week. Among the dead, 20 were staff, mostly migrant workers from Nepal, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Five tourists also died, including three from one Delhi family. The state announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for each deceased's kin and ₹50,000 for the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced additional compensation from the National Relief Fund. Police investigations revealed the fire was caused by sparks from pyro guns used in the fire show. An initial suspicion of a gas cylinder blast was corrected, as the cylinder on the ground floor exploded only after the fire spread down from the first floor. The club location also made firefighting difficult due to narrow lanes and nearby water bodies. Survivors had trouble escaping as emergency exits were missing or blocked. The FIR lists violations of fire safety norms and blames the managers for organizing the dangerous event knowingly. Political parties demanded accountability and questioned how the club got permission to operate. CM Sawant cited the need to act strictly against those who failed to enforce safety laws. The tragedy exposed serious lapses in safety enforcement and administration in Goa’s nightlife.