What the records say
- When
- 1967
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 50.92° N, 1.43° W
- Description
- Fire in a tower block in Southampton, Hampshire, England on 6 April 2010
Shirley Towers fire
Fire in a tower block in Southampton, Hampshire, England on 6 April 2010
The Shirley Towers Fire occurred in a tower block on 6 April 2010 in Southampton, Hampshire, England. Two firefighters were killed when a fire developed and spread from the ninth floor. The investigations and inquiries following the fire led to changes in fire safety rules nationally, particularly the regulations around electrical wiring.
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