Historical Events tagged with "youth tragedy"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Club Cinq-Sept Fire in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont

November 1st, 1970 54 years ago

A devastating fire at the Club Cinq-Sept in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont claimed the lives of 146 young people, marking one of the most tragic nightclub disasters in French history. The blaze erupted during the early hours, quickly engulfing the establishment, which was packed with patrons. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the fire spread rapidly due to the building's wooden structure and lack of proper safety measures, resulting in a high casualty rate among the attendees.

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