Goa inferno: At least 25 dead in Arpora restaurant blaze
Agartala, Dec 7: At least 25 people have lost their lives in a devastating fire that broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa, IANS reported in an X post.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others expressed deep sorrow and condolences.
According to the X post, the fatalities reportedly include four tourists and fourteen staff members associated with the establishment. The identities of seven other victims are yet to be officially confirmed, officials stated.
Arpora, North Goa: A fire at Birch by Romeo Lane has claimed 25 lives including 4 tourists and 14 staff members, while the identities of 7 victims are yet to be confirmed. Six others are injured and undergoing treatment. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with police… pic.twitter.com/IhIji7KYkK
— IANS (@ians_india) December 7, 2025
Six individuals who sustained injuries in the incident have been admitted to hospitals and are undergoing treatment. Their condition remains under medical observation.
The exact cause of the blaze has not been determined so far. Police and fire service personnel have initiated parallel investigations to ascertain how the fire began and whether there was any lapse in safety measures.
Legal proceedings have also been set in motion as authorities move ahead with the inquiry.
‘Deeply pained’: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conveyed her profound grief over the major fire that engulfed a well-known club in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in the deaths of at least 23 people and leaving several injured.
Deeply pained by the tragic fire incident in North Goa district resulting in the loss of precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May they find strength during this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 7, 2025
Offering her condolences to the bereaved families, the President termed the incident as deeply tragic and wished a speedy recovery for those receiving medical care.
PM Modi expresses grief, announces ex-gratia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also voiced sorrow regarding the fire disaster in Arpora on Sunday.
The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2025
The Prime Minister declared that the families of the deceased would receive an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each, while Rs 50,000 would be provided to the injured, IANS reported.