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