Kočani nightclub fire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ko-ani-nightclub-fire

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of fire?March 16, 2025
2. What is the location?Kočani, North Macedonia
3. What caused the Kočani nightclub fire?The fire started when sparks from indoor fireworks hit the club's ceiling and set it on fire.
4. How many people were hurt or lost in the fire?The fire killed 63 people and injured 193 others.

Systemic Negligence: A widespread failure to follow safety rules and procedures across an entire system or organization.
Mass Casualty Event: An incident in which many people are injured or killed, overwhelming local resources.
Regulatory Oversight: The process by which government agencies monitor and enforce rules and laws to ensure public safety and compliance.