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Asuncion, Paraguay
August 1, 2004
In 2008, Reuters reported convictions for fire caused by negligence that killed 327. In 2017, Telesur reported 396 deaths. (only news account sources)
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Supermarket, Reuters reported that the fire began in a chimney that not been properly built or maintained. Minimum safety standards, such as an effective fire detection system and adequate emergency exits, were not present.
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Lima, Peru
December 29, 2001
280 killed
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Fireworks explosion in fireworks stand, in crowded shopping area of stores and sidewalk stalls.
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Borneo, Indonesia
May 23, 1997
130 killed
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Shopping mall, fire was set during conflict between supporters of two political parties. Victims were reportedly fatally injured while looting burning stores.
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Osaka, Japan
May 13, 1972
118 killed
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Multiple-use occupancy, 7 stories. Fire began on third floor (supermarket occupied third and fourth floors) in a display area for dress fabrics. All or nearly all fatal victims were occupants of a seventh-floor nightclub.
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Kumamoto, Japan
November 28, 1973
103 killed
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Department store, 7 and 9 story sections. Fire began in stairway storage between second and third floors.
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Tangshan, China
February 14, 1993
80 killed
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Department store, 3 stories. Fire due to welding sparks. Official Xinhua news agency reported seven people were convicted of charges related to the fire and sent to prison.
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Bogor, Indonesia
March 28, 1996
79 killed
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Department store, 3 stories. Fire began on top floor.
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Kemerovo, Siberia, Russia
March 25, 2018
Preliminary reports indicate 64 deaths
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According to NY Times, the fire began in the children’s entertainment center on the fourth floor of a shopping mall. The mall also had a movie complex and skating rink. The article reports blocked emergency exits and a non-working fire alarm system
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Mexico City, Mexico
December 11, 1988
62 killed
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Begun by fireworks explosions in a market stall in a street market. |
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Celaya, Mexico
September 26, 1999
53 killed
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Began in area of street stalls and shops. Fire began in a candy store in a rear area where fireworks were stored for sale in the store. |
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Jilin, China
February 15, 2004
53 killed
(only news account sources)
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Fire began in store room next to boiler of shopping mall, at least 3 stories high. Official Xinhua news agency reported fire was started by a discarded cigarette.
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