Not many people outside the safety community relaize that the month of November has seen two of the biggest USA fatal fires over the past 70 years. November 28, 1942 was the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire where 492 people died and November 21, 1980 was the MGM Grand fire where 85 guests and hotel employees died and another 600 were injured. Two fires that had a dramitic impact on fire safety in the United States. But have we really learned our lesson? Here are some other notable fires since these two that should NEVER have happened…
Beverly Hills Supper Club, Southgate, KY
May 28, 1977; Deaths: 165
Happy Land Social Club, Bronx, NY
March 25, 1990; Deaths: 87
The Station nightclub, W. Warwick, RI
February 20, 2003; Deaths: 100
This Thanksgiving holiday, be THANKFUL for your safety and the safety of your loved ones! There is no better gift to give than that of having piece of mind your loved ones are SAFE. While visiting family, take some extra batteries with you and check their smoke detectors and CO detectors to ensure they are in working order. Taking five minutes during your visit may just save a life!
