URGENT: 23 Dead in Devastating Goa Nightclub Blaze.

Breaking News: 23 Dead in Devastating Goa Nightclub Blaze At least 23 people have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, India, local officials confirm. The blaze occurred at midnight on Saturday, with the majority of victims believed to be staff at the club and tourists among the dead. The fire is believed to have started after a gas cylinder exploded in the club's kitchen, causing the flames to spread rapidly. Police have brought the fire under control, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has visited the scene, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences, calling the fire "deeply saddening". The Director General of Police, Alok Kumar, has confirmed that most of the bodies were found around the kitchen, suggesting that the victims were employed at the club. Three people died from burn injuries, while others died from suffocation, according to the Chief Minister. It is unclear how many tourists were among the dead, but officials confirm that "three to four" tourists had died. The incident is a tragic reminder of the risks faced by staff and patrons in crowded public venues. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, and officials are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the fire. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.