Summary

A fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killed 51 people and injured over 100 during a concert early Sunday.

Authorities say pyrotechnics ignited the roof, causing chaos as attendees fled. Many victims suffered severe burns and were transported to hospitals across the country.

Officials are investigating safety violations, and one person has been arrested. Leaders from the EU, Albania, and Ukraine expressed condolences.

      • @MightBeAlpharius@lemmy.world
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        917 days ago

        …Wait a second, that shooting was at a different nightclub named Pulse.

        Pulse might not be the Titanic of clubs, but apparently naming your club Pulse is about as lucky as naming your ship the Titanic.

        • Ricky Rigatoni
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          217 days ago

          Pulse might not be the Titanic of clubs, but apparently naming your club Pulse is about as lucky as naming your ship the Titanic.

          That’s what that means

    • Nougat
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      317 days ago

      If only they’d stop buying from Ted’s Second Hand Only Lightly Singed Nightclub Signage.