A footballer died after trying to save revellers in a nightclub fire.
Andrej Lazarov, 25, died in the fire at the Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia.
At least 59 people perished in the horrific incident while more than 155 were injured, according to officials.
Lazarov was a player for Macedonian First Football League club FC Shkupi.
The club wrote: ‘With deep sorrow, we announce that our footballer Andrej Lazarov was among the victims of the tragic fire in Kočani. As the heroic person he was, Lazarov lost his life while trying to help others escape the flames.
‘During his courageous act, he was overcome by smoke. His bravery and humanity in those final moments will always be remembered.
Footballer Andrej Lazarov was hailed as ‘heroic’ after dying trying to save people in a fire
The 25-year-old was reportedly overcome by smoke after trying to rescue partygoers at a gig
Huge flames engulfed the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, in the early hours of Sunday morning
