Cocoanut Grove Fire
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Opened | 2022-01-30 19:27:00 |
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Location2 | Boston |
Caus | Ignition of decorative cloth |
Dates | 1942-11-28 00:00:00 |
Death | 492 |
Charg | Manslaughter, numerous building code and safety violations |
Nonfat injuri | 130 |
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ID | 3395014 |
About Cocoanut Grove Fire
The Cocoanut Grove fire, which took place in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on November 28, 1942, was the second-deadliest single-building fire in U.S. history, claiming 492 lives. The Cocoanut Grove was one of Boston's most popular nightspots, attracting many celebrity visitors.