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Ceremonies throughout the country, but the main funeral was in Kokani, where 30 casualties were buried.
Thousands of grieving have come to funerals in northern Macedonia for the dozens of victims of last weekend Damage fire from a nightclubS
The fire broke out during a concert by Hip-Hop Duo DNK at the Pulse Night Club in Kokani about 3am (02:00 GMT) on Sunday when sparks from Flares lit the ceiling. At least 59 people were killed and 155 were injured in the fire, triggering the pouring of grief in the Balkan side.
The funerals were held in several cities, but the main funeral was in Kokani, a city with about 25,000 people, located 100 km (62 miles) east of the capital Skopje, where 30 victims were buried.
Thousands of sorrows were solemnly walking on black paths to new graves, marked with paper signs. Many wore baskets of white flowers or tight pictures of their loved ones. Many wore T -shirts and badges with photos and names of the deceased.
Several people, overcome by grief, require medical attention. A crying man resting his head on the edge of one of the coffins.
Anna Kostadinovska, a supporting vocalist of the DNA group, surviving from the fire, wrote in an online publication: “Part of my second family left. Along with them, my soul.
“All that remains is ash and emptiness … And who would have thought that the void could hurt so much,” she wrote.
The fire and the emerging stories of the excruciating scenes at the nightclub have caused the pouring of grief and protests, driven mainly by young people.
The religious service on Thursday at the Coquiers Cemetery was led by a clergy by the Orthodox Church in the country, while the Red Cross officers and emergency officials were present in support of grieving families.
Prior to the funerals, the spiritual leader of the country, the Orthodox Archbishop Stefan called for national unity in prayer for the victims and their families.
“We are constantly praying for the salvation of innocent victims by conducting memorial services for the dead and offering prayers for the healing of the wounded, as well as for the comfort of their families and loved ones,” he said.
“National solidarity and unity are the most necessary in such difficult times,” he added. “We urge all the faithful to keep peace in themselves and peace with each other and, praying hard to grieve with dignity.”
Stefan chaired Kokani's funerals. Separate funeral services were held in the capital, Skopje and five other cities – several neighboring cocan – where many businesses closed in respect.
The public stands were also made for Ile Gotsevski, an ambulance driver in Kokani, who died of obvious heart failure after completing 11 hospital runs on the night of the fire.
The tragedy investigation continues to expand. Seven police officers are among more than 20 people detained while authorities are investigating the lack of fire safety measures at the Pulse nightclub, as well as allegations that the club's permissions have been obtained illegally.
Health Minister Arben Taravari said 72 people remain hospitalized throughout the country, while 101 patients receive treatment abroad. He described the condition of those who are treated with burns, inhalation of smoke and driving injuries such as “stable or improved”, relieving the worse concerns that the death number may increase further.
On Thursday, the ministry released the names of the 59 casualties. They included 41 who were 20 or younger and three 17-year-olds.
