Kuwait to Russia: 7 Major Fire Tragedies That Shook Humanity
Kuwait Fire(2024)
On June 12, 2024, a fire in Kuwait claimed the lives of at least 49 people, including 41 Indian nationals aged 20 to 50
UPHAARCINEMA Fire(1977)
A deadly fire broke out at Uphaar Cinema near Green Park in New Delhi during a showing of the movie "Border," marking one of India's worst fire tragedies. It resulted in 59 deaths and over 100 injuries
Grenfell Tower Fire (2017)
A fire erupted on June 14, 2017, at Grenfell Tower, a residential high-rise in North Kensington, London, England
Kemerovo Shopping Mall Fire (2018)
On March 25, 2018, a fire erupted at the Winter Cherry shopping mall in Kemerovo, Russia, resulting in 60 deaths
Kiss Nightclub Fire (2013)
On January 27, 2013, a fire broke out at the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil, resulting in 242 deaths
Happy Land Social Club Fire (1990)
On March 25, 1990, a fire at the Happy Land social club in the Bronx, New York City, USA, tragically claimed the lives of 87 people
Valentine’s Day Fire (1981)
On February 14, 1981, a fire broke out at the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, resulting in the deaths of 97 people