India, Dec. 8 -- At least 25 people were killed after a massive blaze tore through a club in Goa on Saturday night. As authorities work to determine the cause of the fire along with the several illegalities in the setting up by 'Birch by Romeo Lane', the state government has announced an ex-gratia for the kin of the deceased and those injured in the fire.

The first distress call from the Goa club went at 11:45 PM. However, shortly after the first call, the fire escalated and later engulfed the club, claiming the lives of 20 staff members and five tourists.

As the investigation into the fire continues, Goa Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident. The arrested have been identified as Rajiv Modak, 49; gate manager ...