Lady Gaga, Taboo and Moby express horror after world's worst nightclub blaze in a decade
Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo and dance star Moby have sent their condolences to fans in Brazil after a deadly nightclub fire killed over 230 people in the early hours of Sunday (27Jan13).
Flames ripped through the packed Kiss venue in Santa Maria as crowds rushed for the single exit, but the thick smoke caused many to collapse before they made it to safety. The bodies began to pile up, blocking the doors and trapping others in the burning building in what is thought to be the world's most fatal nightclub blaze in a decade.
Police have yet to officially identify the cause of the fire, but
eyewitness reports suggest flares used onstage by local band
Gurizada Fandangueira could have ignited the flames.
Accordion player Danilo Jacques, 28, was among the victims who
perished in the tragedy, while his five bandmates made it out
alive.
Blink-182 rocker Mark Hoppus was among the first to comment on the
tragedy, taking to his Twitter.com page to write, "Sending thoughts
and prayers to everyone in Brazil. Stay safe."
Lady Gaga offered her support via a post on her Facebook.com page,
writing, "My heart is with you Brazil. Sending my prayers to the
families and friends who lost loved ones in the fire in Brazil. I'm
thinking of you today during this tragedy."
Taboo was also quick to express his shock at the disaster,
tweeting: "Very upset about SantaMaria tragedy. Kids went out to
have fun at a club & died due to a preventable fire. So sorry for
your loss Brazil" and British singer Boy George adds, "My prayers
for the families of those clubbers who died or were injured in
Brazil. Very, very sad!"
Dance act Goldfrapp was also devastated by the club horror,
writing, "So shocking and sad to hear the news of the fire at the
night club in Brazil...really awful", while Moby penned a personal
note in Portuguese, which translated to read: "I am so sorry for
the tragedy in Brazil. It is so sad and tragic."