2025 Arpora nightclub fire
| Date | 6 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 11:45 p.m. (IST) |
| Duration | ~2 hours |
| Venue | Birch by Romeo Lane |
| Location | Arpora, Goa, India |
| Coordinates | 15°34′19″N 73°45′39″E / 15.57194°N 73.76083°E |
| Cause | Under investigation; probable burst firecrackers |
| Deaths | 25 |
| Non-fatal injuries | ~50 |
On 6 December 2025, a fire killed 25 people and injured 50 at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, India. The incident occurred when the club was hosting a dance party. The fire started at around 11:45 p.m. IST, and spread through the venue. The access to the night club was through a narrow lane, which made it difficult for the firefighters. It took two hours to put out the fire, and the rescue operations continued until the morning of the next day.
As per the authorities, the fire was concentrated around the kitchen on the ground floor, and the cause of the fire is suspected to be burst electrical firecrackers. The fire was exacerbated by dried palm leaves used for decoration. Subsequent investigation revealed that the night club had violated several government regulations, and had been involved in litigation. As per the government, 20 of the 25 deceased were employees for the club, and were from various states across India.
In the aftermath, the Government of Goa ordered an investigation into the case, and audits of all the night clubs in the area. The Goa Police arrested five people in the case and detained the sarpanch of the panchayat in which the club was located. The owners of the club, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, fled to Thailand to evade arrest.