Episode 13
Forgotten Flames: The Iroquois Theatre Fire and the Crime of Negligence
Delve into the tragic and overlooked story of the Iroquois Theatre Fire, a devastating disaster born of negligence that claimed hundreds of lives in 1903. Through the perspective of an archivist uncovering long-buried evidence, this episode reveals how safety oversights and corporate irresponsibility led to one of America's deadliest theatre fires, offering crucial lessons on accountability and the importance of safety regulations that remain relevant today.
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- description: The day before New Year’s Eve in 1903, a tragedy befell the city of Chicago. In the brand-new, dazzling Iroquois Theater, as a packed crowd of mostly women and children watched the matinee performance of a musical, an arc light ignited a curtain backstage. Though initially unnoticed by the audience, the fire quickly spread. Chaos ensued over the next several minutes, and in the end, 602 people perished in the deadliest single-building fire in United States history. The Iroquois Theater fire is a tragic story of cut corners, desperate escapes, and lessons learned. title: The Tragedy of the Iroquois Theater Fire image: https://interactive.wttw.com/sites/default/files/csdd-fire-hero_02.jpgwttw.com
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