Locals held a vigil for the victims of the nightclub fire in North Macedonia.

The blaze erupted when sparks from flares reportedly ignited the ceiling during a concert at the Pulse Club in Kocani on Sunday at around 3 am.

Officials reported that at least 59 people were killed, while more than 150 were injured, with 20 still in critical condition.

Dramatic footage shows thousands of locals silently gathering at Macedonia Square, with their phone flashlights illuminating the area to honour the lives lost in the incident on Monday.

The event began with 16 minutes of silence, marking the tragedy that took place on March 16.

No speeches were made, and instead, flowers and candles were gently placed in the city square's fountain.

Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski stated that 15 people were arrested for questioning after a preliminary inspection revealed that the club, a former storage facility, was operating without a licence.