Our Lady of the Angels School fire, School fire in United States
The Our Lady of the Angels School fire was a major conflagration.
Occurred on December 1, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois.
Led to nationwide changes in school fire safety regulations.
Resulted in the deaths of 92 students and three nuns.
The tragedy prompted improvements in building codes, fire alarms, and school evacuation protocols.
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41.89750,-87.72222
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August 31, 2026 12:10
