A fire broke out in a night club in Kocani town in North Macedonia.

March 16 (UPI) -- A fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia killed 59 people and injured 155 more after a pyrotechnics display went out of control during a concert early Sunday.

Fire ripped through a packed nightclub early on Sunday in the North Macedonian town of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring more than 100, after sparks ignited the roof over a live band.

With an estimated 1,500 people attending the concert, the venue remained ablaze for hours after the initial outbreak.

The fire broke out while a local pop band was performing, allegedly after fireworks were set off inside the venue at 2.35am on Sunday, the interior minister Panche Toshkovski said.

At least 51 people have died after fire tore through nightclub in North Macedonia, according to the country's interior ministry.

At least 51 people were killed and more than 100 injured when a fire broke out in a nightclub early on Sunday in the North Macedonian town of Kocani.

At least 51 people were killed and over 100 others injured when a fire tore through a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia early Sunday.

A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100, authorities said.

Authorities have issued arrest warrants for four people after a fire tore through a North Macedonia nightclub, killing at least 59 people.

20 people, including government officials, have been arrested after a fire tore through a North Macedonia nightclub killing at least 59 people.

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the fire, which broke out early Sunday morning.

Tragic nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 51, injures 100; authorities promise support to grieving families.

Bulgaria has extended its support to the Republic of North Macedonia in response to the tragic fire at a disco in Kocani that claimed the lives of at least 50 people. The fire broke out during a concert by the popular Macedonian band DNA, with footage circulating on social media showing large flames and the destruction of the venue.

Bulgaria has mobilized to assist those affected by the tragic fire at a disco in Kocani, North Macedonia, which has claimed at least 51 lives and left over 100 people injured. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov confirmed that Bulgaria is prepared to provide medical treatment and support to the victims.

A catastrophic fire in a Kočani nightclub, triggered by indoor pyrotechnics, claimed at least 50 young lives. Panic and a deadly stampede ensued as 1,500 patrons faced an unimaginable tragedy.