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Bucharest Club Fire Death Toll Climbs to 56

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The death toll after a fire in a Bucharest night club has reached 56, Romanian media reported Monday.

CHISINAU (Sputnik) — According to the Digi24 TV channel, an 18-year-old girl, who has been in critical condition at the St. John hospital in the Romanian capital, died earlier in the day, bringing the tragedy's overall death toll to 56.

A large fire engulfed Bucharest’s Colectiv nightclub late on October 30 during a rock concert, causing a stampede.

According to preliminary investigation data, fireworks which were part of the Goodbye to Gravity heavy metal band’s show ignited the decorations of the club, triggering explosions.

Up to 400 people were reportedly at the venue when the fire started. Some 27 people died and over 200 were injured in the first hours following the incident.

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