Historical Events tagged with "ballantynes"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Deadly Fire at Ballantyne's Department Store
November 18th, 1947 77 years ago
A significant fire broke out at Ballantyne's Department Store in Christchurch, New Zealand, resulting in 41 casualties. On the morning of the fire, many shoppers and staff were present in the building. Despite efforts to contain the blaze, it quickly spread, creating a chaotic scene as people attempted to escape the flames.
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