Fire in disco
Tragedy! Professional footballer dies during rescue attempt
Professional footballer Andrej Lazarov has also died in the devastating fire at a disco in North Macedonia that claimed dozens of lives. According to his club KF Shkupi, the 25-year-old tried to help other victims and died in the process. He suffered smoke inhalation.
"We will always remember his heroic deed - as proof of his noble character and big heart," said the North Macedonian first division club. It is the greatest tragedy in the club's history. Lazarov had moved to his home country from Croatia last September from the club HNK Gorica. He played one game for the North Macedonian U21 team.
At least 59 people died
At least 59 people died and a further 155 were injured in the fire in the small town of Kocani on Sunday night. According to the investigations so far, a spark machine used for the stage show started the fire. According to the authorities, the sparks ignited the ceiling construction, which was made of highly flammable material.
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