Kocani community comes to mourn victims of North Macedonian nightclub fire скачать в хорошем качестве

Kocani community comes to mourn victims of North Macedonian nightclub fire

(20 Mar 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Kocani, North Macedonia - 20 March 2025 1. People carrying wreaths and walking towards funeral 2. Various of police and other vehicles driving in the street 3. Mid of woman crying while walking with man to funeral 4. Various of people arriving with wreaths and flowers 5. Hearse arriving 6. Various of people and police at graveyard 7. Photographs of victims at the square in Kocani 8. Various of mourners crying STORYLINE: Funeral services are being held Thursday across North Macedonia for dozens of victims of last weekend’s devastating nightclub fire, as grieving communities gather for burials in several cities and towns throughout the country. The March 16 blaze claimed 59 lives, mostly young people, including several members of the pop band DNA, who were performing when flames engulfed the venue in the eastern town of Kocani. Authorities have set up cordons around burial sites to provide privacy for mourning families. In Kocani, where 43 victims are being laid to rest, hundreds of black-clad mourners walked solemnly along dirt paths to freshly dug graves marked with paper signs. Many carried baskets of white flowers or clutched photographs of their loved ones. A religious service at the city cemetery was led by clergy from the country’s Orthodox Church, while Red Cross and emergency personnel were present to support grieving families. Separate funeral services took place in the capital, Skopje, and five other towns, where many local businesses closed as a sign of respect. Meanwhile, the investigation into the tragedy continues to widen. Seven police officers are among more than 20 people detained as authorities probe the lack of fire safety measures at the Pulse nightclub, as well as allegations that the club’s permits had been obtained illegally. Health Minister Arben Taravari said 72 people remain hospitalized across the country, while 101 patients are receiving treatment abroad. He described the condition of those being treated for burns, smoke inhalation, and trampling injuries as “stable or improved,” easing earlier concerns that the death toll could rise further. AP Video by Eldar Emric =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...