The Night the Fireworks Went Wrong: How a Concert Turned into a Cautionary Tale

The Spark That Ignited Chaos Skopje, North Macedonia In the unlikeliest of circumstances, a lively concert at the famed Rainbow Nightclub turned into a scene straight out of a disaster movie last Saturday. What began as an evening of euphoric music and dancing quickly devolved into chaos when pyrotechnics—a crowd favorite—went horribly wrong, igniting a fire that led to the tragic deaths of fifty-nine concertgoers. A Night of Celebration Gone Awry As the clock struck midnight, the air was thick with anticipation....

March 17, 2025 Â· 4 min Â· 649 words Â· Nikola Markovski, Maja Jovanovic

Kocani's Pulse Nightclub Fire: A Pyrotechnic Catastrophe and Tales of Survival

Kocani’s Pulse Nightclub Fire: A Pyrotechnic Catastrophe and Tales of Survival Kocani, North Macedonia — Early on a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning, the Pulse nightclub transformed from a vibrant concert venue into a scene of chaos and tragedy. As the clock struck 2 AM, a blaze ignited, fueled by the sparks from an ambitious pyrotechnic display. Within moments, the club, packed with an estimated 1,500 partygoers, was engulfed in flames, leading to a heart-wrenching loss of life and numerous injuries....

March 16, 2025 Â· 5 min Â· 860 words Â· Maja Petrova, Stefan Nikolov