The ceremonies held throughout the country, but the main funeral was in Brochans, where 30 victims were buried.
The fire broke out during the Hip-Hop Duo DNA at the Pulse Night Club in Kočani around 3 am (02:00 GMT) on Sunday, when the sparks from Balaka set the ceiling. At least 59 people were killed and 155 were injured in a fire, the spill of grief was initiated in the Balkan country.
The funeral was held in several cities and cities, but the main funeral was in Brochans, in the city of about 25,000 people located 100 km (62 miles) east of Skopje capital, where 30 victims were buried.
Thousands of complaints walked solemn along the earthy roads to newly friendly graves marked on paper signs. Many wore the baskets of white flowers or tightened photos of their loved ones. Many wore shirts and badges with pictures and names of the deceased.
Several people overwhelmed with sadness with the necessary medical care. The crying man rested his head on the edge of one of the coffins.
Ana Kostadinovska, support for the Band DNA, which survived the fire, wrote in the network post: “He went a part of my other family. Along with them, my soul.
“Everything that remains is ash and emptiness … and who would think that the emptiness could hurt so much,” she wrote.
The fire and in the emerging story of shivering on the nightclub launched the spill of grief and protests, mostly led young people.
The religious service on Thursday at the Kocani cemetery was awarded the priesthood from the State Orthodox Church, while the Red Cross were present to support sad families.
Before the funeral, the spiritual leader of the country, Orthodox Archbishop Stefan called on national unity in prayers for victims and their families.
“We pray constantly for the salvation of innocent victims, holding memorial services for the deceased and offering prayers for healing injured, as well as for the comfort of their families and loved ones.
“National solidarity and unity are most needed in such difficult times,” he added. “We invite all the believers to preserve peace in ourselves and peace among ourselves and, we pray diligently to mourn with dignity.”
Stefan chaired Kocani Freerals. Separate funeral services took place in the capital, Skopje and five more cities – several adjacent cacs – where many companies closed as a sign of respect.
Public tributes were also made for Ile Gocevski, and the Kocani urgent driver who died of the obvious heart failure after the end of 11 hospitals, lasts in the night of the fire.
The investigation into tragedy is still expanding. The seven police officers are among more than 20 people who are detained to investigate the lack of fire protection measures at the Pulse Night Club, as well as allegations that the club’s permits are obtained illegally.
Arben Taravari Health Minister said that 72 people remain hospitalized throughout the country, while 101 patients receive treatment abroad. He described the state of those who treat burns, inhaling smoke and injuries to injuries as “stable or improved,” relieving earlier concerns that the death order could be further increased.
The Ministry announced the names of 59 victims on Thursday. They included 41 who were in 20s or younger and three 17-year-olds.
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