What the records say
- When
- 28 Nov 1942
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 42.35° N, 71.07° W
- Description
- 1942 nightclub fire in Boston, Massachusetts
- Deaths
- 492
Cocoanut Grove fire
1942 nightclub fire in Boston, Massachusetts, US
The Cocoanut Grove fire was a nightclub fire in Boston, Massachusetts, US on November 28, 1942, which resulted in the deaths of 492 people. It is the deadliest nightclub fire in history and the third-deadliest single-building fire in the United States. The Cocoanut Grove was one of Boston's most popular nightspots, attracting many celebrity visitors.
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