Football Star Andrei Lazarova died at 25 after Fatal Nightclub Fire
A professional footballer Andrei Lazarov There were more than 50 people who died on Sunday, March 16, in the fire in Kochani in Northern Macedonia. He was 25.
Lazarov FC Shkupi Club confirmed the news on the official team Page on Facebook.
The young athlete “lost his life, trying to help others avoid the space affected by the fire,” the club wrote about his passage. “He suffocated from smoke during attempts to save his life, showing courage and humanity until the very last moment. His heroic act would forever remain in our memory as a testimony of his noble character and his great heart.”
The club also described Lazarov’s late passage as a “huge loss” for the team. “The words are small to describe the pain we feel now, in this tragedy is one of the biggest strikes of our club in its history,” the statement reads.
Minister of Internal Affairs of Northern Macedonia, Panche ToshkovskitheHe said the fire started around 3:00 local time during the press conference on Sunday. According to Toskovsky, at least 59 people were killed and more than 155 were injured.
Reported about the Associated Press What the fire was probably summoned after the pyrotechnics on the stage, which got into the ceiling during the DNK group recruitment. “We even tried to go through the bathroom just to find bars (on the windows),” – Mary TasovWho was at the event, AP said. “I somehow managed to get out. I fell down the stairs, and they ran on me, trampled me. … I barely remained alive and could hardly breathe.”
The flames also made the roof of the building partially collapsed. Authorities have since blocked the site. Account on X, called Informer It is also reported that 27 victims were treated at the Skopje city hospital and 23 were treated at the city clinical center. “Prime Minister Hristijan mickoski He called it a tragic day, calling on the support of the victims and their families, “the account said.
Tashkovsky also said 15 people were detained for questioning after the authorities learned that the club was working without a proper license. “We have reason to suspect that there is bribery and corruption in this case,” he said.
In September 2024, Grinta announced that Lazarev had signed up for Northern Macedonia.
“We are pleased to report that Andrei Lazarev will be part of the FC Shkupi for the 2024/25 season,” – Agency wrote on Facebook At the time. “The talented midfielder returned to the league, in which he introduced 15 goals/helps the last time.”