NFPA fire investigations - Residential

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Fraternity house

A tragic fire at the University of North Carolina on May 12, 1996, killed five students. A number of significant factors contributed to the deaths, including a lack of sprinklers, open central stairwells and a lack of an alarm system.

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Hotel

A fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, on November 21, 1980, resulted in the deaths of 85 guests and hotel employees. About 600 others were injured and approximately 35 firefighters sought medical attention during and after the fire.

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Apartments Review investigation reports beginning in 1983.
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