Birch by Romeo Lane’s Blaze Claims Four Visitors, Raising Fresh Concerns Over Public Safety in Goa

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The Goa nightclub fire at Birch by Romeo Lane left a Delhi family shattered after four members died in the blaze early Sunday. The group had travelled for what was meant to be their first holiday together in Goa. According to initial reports, at least 25 people, including 20 staff members, died in the massive Goa fire incident, which spread rapidly through the club before many could escape.

The Family’s Last Moments at the Club


Among the Goa club fire victims were three sisters - Anita, Kamla, and Saroj Joshi - and Vinod Kumar, the husband of their fourth sister, Bhavna Joshi, who survived. A family friend, Harish Singh, said they had finished dinner and were preparing to leave when the fire erupted. 

One sister became trapped inside, prompting the others to rush back in. Vinod followed them to help, but all four lost their lives in the chaos.

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A Survivor’s Account of Panic and Desperation


Bhavna Joshi, the only survivor from the group, described the scene as chaotic and suffocating. The scene that Singh indicated in her memory was one of people darting all over the place while the thick smoke engulfed the club. 

A few of the guests were imprisoned right next to the kitchen, and most of the escape routes were closed. Bhavna got out as a person gave her a push towards the gap. The others did not get out as the sea of people inside the building blocked the route to the safe areas.

A Family Struggling With Loss


The victims’ elderly mother in Karawal Nagar has not been informed yet, as relatives fear the shock may worsen her frail health. “They were all excited. It was their first trip to Goa. Nobody imagined something like this,” Singh said. Vinod, who joined the sisters to help them explore the city, leaves behind two children. Kamla is survived by her husband, Naveen, and their two children.

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A Tragedy Raising Hard Questions


The Birch by Romeo Lane fire has reignited discussions regarding safety regulations in night entertainment venues all over Goa. Previous cases have reflected the same situations, like overcrowding and lack of emergency exits, among the reasons for such tragedies. 

This incident makes it vital to the performance of regular inspections and be prepared in a better way. The family in mourning has to endure the hard journey of living again after such a horrible loss, while the government is expected to deal with disaster avoidance and prevention.