Panaji, Dec. 6 -- At least 23 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora on Sunday, according to officials.

The blaze was reported around midnight, and emergency teams rushed to the spot. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant termed the incident a serious setback for the state and said strict action would follow. He said, "The incident is very unfortunate for a tourism state like Goa. The people who run such things illegally, and a fire incident occurred...23 people have lost their lives...The government will conduct an inquiry into this incident. The inquiry will e...