Panaji, Dec. 7 -- A newly surfaced video from inside the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora has shed light on the moments leading up to the devastating fire that killed twenty-three people.
The footage shows how swiftly the flames engulfed the venue, prompting panic among performers and staff.
The video captures a female dancer performing on a small platform when, within seconds, flames erupt from the ceiling directly above her. The fire spreads rapidly across the overhead structure, and the dancer along with other staff members is seen fleeing as smoke begins to fill the space. No fire-safety systems appear to activate during the sequence shown in the clip.
Police said the blaze was triggered by a cylinder explosion. The Goa Police...