Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire
A fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club, a night club in Southgate, Kentucky killed almost 200. The fire started when a smouldering fire in the ceiling transformed to a flashover and quickly ignited the combustible surroundings. The situation was made worse by massive overcrowding in the buildings, limited fire exits and inadequate fire suppression systems.
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200+ Injuries
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165 Fatalities
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USA
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