15 detained after deadly North Macedonia club fire

At least 59 people died in the blaze at Kocani's Pulse nightclub, which was hosting a show by hip-hop duo DNK

Fifteen people have been detained in the wake of the devastating blaze at Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia that killed at least 59 concertgoers and injured more than 150 others.

The venue had been hosting a concert by hip-hop duo DNK, attended by around 500 people, when the fire started at 2.35am local time on Sunday 16 March.

The government has declared seven days of national mourning to honour the victims.

“Most of the dead suffered injuries from the stampede that occurred…

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