KOKANI, North Macedonia (AP) — When the family gathered at the hospital for an update, Tomko Stoyanov already knew the devastating fate of his son. Andregi, 25, dies trying to save others in a nightclub fire that died in North Macedonia.
“My condolences are my pain, and my wounds are incurable,” Stoyanov said.
“He died while he returned to and in to save the others. And he was pushed and ran away. That’s how my son died.”
Northern Macedonia is working on the loss of dozens of young lives at Sunday nightclub Inferno in the eastern town of Kokhani, and is trying to retain the person responsible for explaining and preventing another disaster.
Authorities are investigating bribery allegations surrounding the nightclub fire. This was packed with young swallows and double abilities.
Fifteen nine people were killed while sprinting through overcrowded club pulses during a live concert, and over 150 people were trampled by a burn, smoke inhalation and a panicked rush towards the exit of one of the buildings.
The video showed sparkling fireworks on stage, hitting the ceiling of the club and lit the flames as the band played. Authorities to skip licensing requirements and skirt safety regulations have bribes, a practice that is commonplace in North Macedonia and attracts attention from Western governments. The European Union has repeatedly expressed concerns about the country’s widespread corruption and identifies it as a major obstacle to joining the country’s bloc.
A quiet protest against corruption took place in Kokhani on Monday, with thousands of residents joining in and separate Skopje college students.
“Justice is expected, that’s what we all hope for, and there’s no such similar situation in the future,” Stavle Janev said in Kokhani’s protest. The latest in a series of deadly nightclub fires around the world, Sunday’s tragedy shook the two million countries. The 16-year-old young club attendee was one of the victims, and the country declared seven days of mourning.
“We’re all shocked, I’m shocked by myself. As a mother, as a person, as a president.”
Club safety code violation
The North Macedonian government has ordered three-day testing to be conducted at all night clubs and cabarets across the country starting Monday.
State Prosecutor LJupco Kocevski said preliminary inspections at Club Pulse Nightclub revealed many safety code violations, including a lack of emergency exits, insufficient number of fire extinguishers and inadequate access to emergency vehicles.
The fire partially collapsed the roof of the single-storey building, revealing burnt ruins of wooden beams and debris.
“Omitting is important. Prosecutors told reporters, noting the lack of overhead annihilation systems and fire alarms as well as the use of flammable materials lined up on the inner walls.
The country was in mourning as people watched the tragic scene in a town of 25,000 people. There, rescuers performed hours of tough tasks, removing the burnt body of club fans.
The state medical examiner said the bodies have been brought in for batch identification from Morgue, as there are a large number of people who have died.
Neighborhood countries provide help
Health Minister Arben Taravari said the national flag has been reduced to half the price, with 20 deaths likely to increase further in serious conditions and 20 injured people could increase in serious conditions.
Neighborhoods and nearby countries, such as Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Turkey, have already taken in around 50 patients, with many others, who have already been the most seriously injured, while several have also dispatched medical teams to North Macedonia.
“All patients who have been transported abroad are currently in stable condition. We hope that it remains as is and receive positive news from overseas,” Tarabari said.
Officials said 10 people remained in police custody due to questions in Kokhani, about 115 kilometers (72 miles) east of the capital Skopje. Home Minister Pance Tosskowsky added that preliminary inspections revealed that the club was operating without a proper licence. He said the number of people in the club doubled the official ability of at least 250.
The offices of leaders around Europe and the hospitalized Pope Francis gave the message of sadness.
Late Sunday, Kokani residents waited in long lines to protect candlelight to support families in mourning and to light candles in the church.
Skopje economist Beti Delovska said North Macedonia had never experienced such a tragedy, and dozens of young people disappeared within minutes. She pointed out that many young people with bright futures had already left the country looking for opportunities elsewhere.
North Macedonia is “in the bed of death,” Delovska said. “We don’t have a trustworthy institution, our health system is completely dismantled, our education is poor, our judiciary is partisan, and we’re corrupted to our bones,” she said.
“I believe now that only God can save Macedonia (North).”
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Testorides was reported by Skopje, North Macedonia
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