Cocoanut Grove fire, nightclub fire in the United States
The Cocoanut Grove fire was a devastating blaze that occurred on November 28, 1942.
The disaster took place in the Cocoanut Grove club, which was located in Boston, Massachusetts.
It remains one of the deadliest nightclub fires in history and led to significant improvements in safety standards.
Visitors cannot see the original building today as it was completely destroyed and has been replaced by other structures.
This fire contributed to changes in medical treatment for burn victims and advancements in fire safety regulations.
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