A devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular restaurant and nightclub in Arpora, Goa, has left at least 25 people dead, according to state officials. The blaze broke out just before midnight during a crowded live performance that drew more than 100 guests to the multi-level venue. Authorities say many of the victims were kitchen and service workers trapped in the basement area, where smoke rapidly accumulated. Several tourists were also among the dead, though identification efforts are ongoing. Goa’s chief minister, Pramod Sawant, described the tragedy as “a very painful day for all of us in Goa,”…