India, Dec. 7 -- A massive fire, believed to have been caused by exploding LPG cylinders, claimed 25 lives at Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub at Arpora, a coastal village in north Goa.

Most of the dead are staff members, police said. Three persons are believed to have succumbed to burn injuries as a result of the explosion; others succumbed to 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 confirmed to be tourists, 14 were staff members and the identity of 07 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 department investigation is in progress. Le...