At least 25 people killed after fire breaks out at Goa nightclub

The fire broke out shortly after midnight local time on Saturday, with the emergency services seen attempting to tackle the blaze.

The majority of victims were kitchen staff at the club, according to authorities, with up to four tourists thought to be among those killed.

Video footage emerging online appears to show the fire rapidly spreading, with performers oblivious to the flames until embers begin falling from the ceiling.

Musicians are seen to hurriedly gather their equipment as thick smoke begins billowing from the ceiling.

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Moments later, the room is entirely engulfed in a cloud of smoke.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the deadly fire was "deeply saddening", with an inquiry now underway into the cause of the fire.

Dr Pramod Sawant, Goa's chief minister, said in a statement following the fire: "I am deeply grieved and offer my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable loss."

He noted that he was "closely reviewing the situation arising from the tragic fire".

Mr Sawant added that six further people had been injured in the blaze.

"All six injured persons are in a stable condition and are receiving the best medical care," he said.