India, Dec. 13 -- On the night of December 6, 2025, Birch - a trendy nightclub tucked near one of Goa's busiest beaches - was buzzing with pulsating lights, music, and more than a hundred partygoers revelling at a "Bollywood Banger Night." But at around 11:45 pm, the festive mood turned into pure terror. A sudden blast-believed to have been caused by indoor electrical firecrackers-triggered a chain reaction. Within seconds, flames shot across the club's interior, igniting decorative materials and plunging the venue into chaos. Panic seized the crowd as thick smoke consumed the space. Patrons rushed towards a single, narrow exit-quickly turning it into a death trap. Flammable ornaments became towering torches. Those in the basement reporte...