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Inferno in Southgate: How the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire Changed Fire Safety Regulations
Inferno in Southgate: How the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire Changed Fire Safety Regulations
2024/1/30
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire was a tragic event that occurred on May 28, 1977, in Southgate, Kentucky. A fire broke out in the club, which was a popular entertainment venue that hosted celebrities and performers. The fire spread quickly through the complex, which had several additions and lacked adequate fire safety measures. Many people were trapped inside the Cabaret Room, where a show was in progress, and could not escape due to the blocked exits and smoke. The fire was one of the deadliest nightclub fires in history and sparked public outrage and investigations. The cause of the fire was never conclusively determined, but some evidence suggested that faulty aluminum wiring or arson may have been involved.