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Heroic Ex-Footballer Dies in Tragic Concert Fire

3/17/2025

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Andrej Lazarov, a 25-year-old ex-footballer from North Macedonia, tragically lost his life in a devastating concert fire in Kocani that claimed 59 lives and left 155 injured. In a heroic act, Lazarov tried to rescue fellow concertgoers but ultimately succumbed to smoke inhalation. His club, FK Skopje, deeply mourns his sacrifice and bravery.

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Andrej Lazarov, a 25-year-old ex-footballer from North Macedonia, tragically lost his life in a devastating concert fire in Kocani that claimed 59 lives and left 155 injured. In a heroic act, Lazarov tried to rescue fellow concertgoers but ultimately succumbed to smoke inhalation. His club, FK Skopje, deeply mourns his sacrifice and bravery.