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Lame Horse Nightclub Fire proves deadly

A deadly fire in the City of Perm in the Urals appears to have been sparked by fireworks which landed on a highly combustible ceiling.  The fire’s early stages are caught on camera and prove to be graphic and an all too familiar sight to the Station Night club Fire.

According to the AP

Shocked residents of the Urals city of Perm laid carnations Sunday at the snowy scene of a cordoned-off nightclub where officials say at least 112 people died in a fire.

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Tent Fire in Kuwait

One Exit, Hampered Escape of Occupants

Pictures show how devastating this fire was, with nothing but a burned out area littered with shoes and support poles.  On Saturday night, August 16, 2009 a wedding was taking place in the tribal town of Al-Jahra outside of Kuwait City, which quickly turned deadly.  The fire has claimed the lives of 43 people and nearly 90 have been injured.  The cause of this fire is under investigation, although news reports are indicating the ex-wife of the groom may have intentionally started the fire.

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Only you can Prevent Wild Fires

Americas Icon for fire prevention turns 65 this Sunday. What can building based inspectors learn from this long lasting public education figure ?

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America Burning

The United States has a Fire Problem
Sometimes it is hard to remember where we are going without looking at the past.  The America Burning report provides a foundation of what the US was battling in the 70’s and is a must read for all inspectors of all disciplines.
The America Burning report was issued in 1974 [...]

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Furniture Store Safety Inspections to Honor Fallen Charleston Firefighters

From the Monroe County (NY) Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association to Firefighters across the world

This idea is based on the tragic loss of 9 Charleston firefighters.  Building Inspectors, Fire Marshal’s Firefighters and all in code enforcement can help save lives and honor the lives that were lost.
On June 18, the City of Charleston, South Carolina [...]

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Bangkok Fire Kills 55 at New Years Eve Party

Fire Started by Fireworks brought in by Spectators or may have part of New Years Display

At least 55 people were killed when a fire ripped through a nightclub in the Thai capital Bangkok early Thursday.  The fire broke out at the Santika Club as people were celebrating New Year, a local administration official said.
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Our Lady of Angels, 50 Year Anniversary

On the anniversary of this tragic fire, we are reminded that many of our code changes come out of the ashes and serve as a guardian to protect future lives.  The our lady of angles fire, an extreme tragedy, where the City of Chicago Mourns and  hearts are broken all across the world.
On December 1, [...]

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Dance King Fire, China

Can we learn from fires which occur thousands of miles away?  Can fires which happen over seas affect the administration of our codes and standards?  Recently a major fire occurred in China which killed many people was not highly publicized in the major US media markets.
Recently a fire is sparked by a performer in a [...]

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Great Chicago Fire

Was it the Cow?

In 1871 a great fire consumed the City of Chicago and served as a catalyst for fire prevention week.  The bulk of the damage was consumed by the fire on October 9, 1871 and was one of three major fires (Peshtigo Fire and the Great Thumb Fire) that week.  The story is [...]

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