U.S. Embassy Statement

Ambassador Hans Klemm and his wife, Mari, lit candles and laid flowers in memory of those who lost their lives in the night club fire in Bucharest, Romania. November 2, 2015 (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office)
Ambassador Hans Klemm and his wife, Mari, lit candles and laid flowers in memory of those who lost their lives in the night club fire in Bucharest, Romania. November 2, 2015 (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office)
Ambassador Hans Klemm and his wife, Mari, lit candles and laid flowers in memory of those who lost their lives in the night club fire in Bucharest, Romania. November 2, 2015 (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office)

The Embassy of the United States of America was deeply saddened to learn about the terrible tragedy last night in a club in central Bucharest. We send our most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and acquaintances of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers also go the many who were injured, and for whom we hope for a speedy recovery.