Fireworks set Bucharest’s CLUB COLECTIV on fire killing tens and injuring more than a hundred
Tragedy struck in downtown Bucharest where at least 26 people were killed and 150 injured in an alleged explosion that occurred at a musical event on Friday night.
About 250 partygoers had gathered at “Club Colectiv” in the 4th district of the Romanian capital to both celebrate Halloween and attend a concert of the band “Goodbye to Gravity” held on the occasion of its new music album release.
According to representatives of the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU) Bucharest – Ilfov, the firefighters arrived at the scene of the tragedy and are trying to extinguish the blaze.
Several ambulances lifted the victims and transported them to various hospitals across Bucharest.
UPDATE: 00:00: The Interior Minister Gabriel Oprea, reached the scene and announced that 26 people were confirmed dead while the state secretary for emergency situations Raed Arafat revealed that 88 people were wounded and rushed urgently to all available hospitals in the area.
Arafat previously said that the least 18 people died, but the death toll has tremendously increased in the meantime.
VIDEO: Tragedy hits Club Colectiv in Bucharest
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Klaus Iohannis: “I am shocked and deeply grieved”
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis took to Facebook where he reacted on the incident that is seen as one of the deadlies event in nation’s recent history.
Hereunder is the message posted by President Iohannis on the social network:
“I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic event that occurred tonight in downtown bucharest. It is a very sad moment for all of us, for our nation and for me personally. At this painful time, I express my full compassion and solidarity with the families of those affected by this tragedy. At the same time, I assure the families affected by this terrible event of full support from those involved in rescue operations and I ask people to trust the authorities who are struggling to limit the effects of this catastrophic event. I urge you all to stand by the grieving families and show solidarity and compassion.”
NO explosion: Fireworks triggered the fire!!!
A reporter of the “Pro Sport” publication said that there was no blast and the incident emerged after careless partygoers (or organizers) ignited fireworks which made the burnable soundproof ceiling of the nightclub catch fire.
“A post wrapped in a flammable material caught fire and started releasing toxic smoke. A stampede formed as the flocks of people panicked trying to make their exit. When the crowd opened the doors, the flames broke out. Many fell onto the floor, others remained crammed in the doorway as cries for help were heard from outside. Some people suffered severe burns being left with no clothes on them, while others were slighly burned”, said a witness who managed to flee the club minutes before the fire set off.
Video: Goodbye to Gravity – The day we dye (one of the songs heard inside Club Colectiv Friday night)