Greece is currently treating twelve burn victims from North Macedonia following Sunday’s deadly nightclub fire, with reports indicating that some are in serious condition. The primary concern for most patients remains respiratory complications caused by inhaling toxic fumes during the fire.
Five burn victims are intubated at Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki, where their condition remains stable but critical. Each patient has sustained burns covering approximately 25% of their body.
A man stands next to the damaged Pulse nightclub, following a fire that resulted in dozens of deaths in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Three other victims are receiving treatment at the 401 Military Hospital in Athens, where their condition is reported to be more stable.
According to North Macedonian news reports, 150 people were injured in the fire, with some suffering burns on their bodies, upper limbs, and faces, as well as trauma to the upper and lower respiratory tract, further complicating their recovery.
Families and friends grieve for victims at the main square following a fire at the Pulse nightclub that resulted in dozens of deaths in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Alexandros Avramidis
The parents of the injured children have expressed gratitude to Greece for its swift response, medical care, and solidarity. North Macedonia’s Ministers of Health and Foreign Affairs traveled to Thessaloniki to visit the hospitalized children and speak with their families.
Authorities are also preparing for additional medical evacuations if needed, with hospitals in Thessaloniki remaining on high alert.
Meanwhile, the fire’s death toll has risen from 59 to 60, with the latest victim identified as an ambulance driver who had been transporting injured victims to hospitals. He passed away just hours after completing his shift on Sunday morning, though the exact cause of his death remains unclear.
