A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues
Summary
The article discusses a recent fire at a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana, which resulted in many deaths and injuries. It also provides a historical overview of other significant fires in bars, nightclubs, and music venues worldwide that have led to high death tolls.Key Facts
- A fire occurred at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day, resulting in dozens of deaths and around 100 injuries.
- In December 2025, a fire killed 25 people at a nightclub in Goa, India.
- In March 2025, a fire at Pulse club in North Macedonia killed 63 people and injured more than 200.
- In April 2024, 29 people died in a fire at Masquerade nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.
- In October 2023, 13 people died in a fire at a nightclub in Murcia, Spain.
- In January 2022, a fire in Sorong, Indonesia, killed 19 people; another in Yaounde, Cameroon, killed 17 due to fireworks setting off explosions.
- In December 2016, 36 people perished in a warehouse fire in Oakland, California, during a music party.
- A fire in October 2015 in Bucharest, Romania, during a rock concert led to 64 deaths.
- In January 2013, over 200 people died in a nightclub fire in Santa Maria, Brazil, due to toxic gases from burning soundproofing foam.
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