Only 1 exit, 1 narrow lane: How Goa’s ‘1st island club’ built on salt pan became death zone; 25 killed

A tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, built on a salt pan with inadequate safety measures, claimed 25 lives. The island club’s design, featuring a poorly ventilated basement and limited access, severely hampered rescue efforts. Investigations are underway into the establishment’s safety protocols and building design.