# Pulse nightclub fire trial in North Macedonia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pulse-nightclub-fire-trial-in-north-macedonia > Updated: 2026-08-12T10:47:33.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Legal proceedings continue regarding the fatal fire at the Pulse nightclub, an incident that resulted in 63 deaths and over 200 injuries. Forensic and urban planning experts have provided testimony regarding the facility’s safety and legal status. Judicial expert Goran Markovski testified that there was a “total failure of institutions and individuals to follow safety standards,” noting that zero fire protection measures were implemented. Findings indicated the venue exceeded its capacity by holding over 600 visitors despite a limit of 363, lacked proper evacuation exits, and utilized flammable construction materials that emitted toxic smoke. Additionally, expert witness Dushica Tërpçevska Angellkoviq testified that the venue was operating illegally. Documentation shows the site was designated for light industry and small businesses, and the conversion of the industrial facility into a nightclub was not permitted under the Law on Construction or the Detailed Urban Plan. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Kočani nightclub trial: Experts testify Pulse venue operated illegally In the trial for the Kočani Pulse nightclub fire, experts testified that the venue was illegally operating in an industrial zone not designated for hospitality or nightclubs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koani-nightclub-trial-experts-testify-pulse-venue-operated-illegally ### 2026-08-12: Pulse nightclub fire trial continues with forensic testimony Forensic experts testified in the Pulse nightclub fire trial that the venue lacked all fire safety measures, had no evacuation exits, and was dangerously overcrowded, contributing to 63 deaths. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pulse-nightclub-fire-trial-continues-with-forensic-testimony --- Cite as: Pulse nightclub fire trial in North Macedonia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pulse-nightclub-fire-trial-in-north-macedonia