This tragic disaster, which claimed the lives of at least 59 young people, could have been avoided. More and more information is coming to light which makes it clear that the fire was the result of criminal neglect of all safety precautions.

A fire at Club Pulse in Kočani, Northern Macedonia, has killed 59, injured more than 150 mostly young people. More than 20 arrests were made as investigations into negligence and bribery unfold.

On Sunday, 59 people died in a nightclub fire in Kočani, North Macedonia. Years of inaction on health and safety standards led to a tragedy of unimaginable proportions.