India, Dec. 7 -- At least 25 people were killed when a massive fire, reportedly sparked by a series of LPG cylinder explosions, tore through Birch by Romeo Lane - a nightclub in Arpora, a coastal village in north Goa.

Police said that most of those killed were staff members. "Three persons are believed to have died of burn injuries as a result of the explosion; others died of smoke inhalation," officials said.

"A massive fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in 25 deaths, out of whom 4 are confirmed to be tourists, 14 were staff members and the identity of 7 is yet to be established. Six persons are injured and their treatment is ongoing. The cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. Police and fire departm...