Manila, March 16 -- A nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia has left at least 50 people dead, local media reported on Sunday.

About 1,500 people were present at a concert in the nightclub when the fire broke out, the state Media Information Agency reported.

The fire quickly spread to the nightclub's ceiling and roof, engulfing the entire building, while a stampede occurred, resulting in at least 50 deaths and multiple injuries, said the report.

Authorities are still assessing the full extent of casualties.

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