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Famous FiresLuna Park Ghost Train Fire, Milsons Point, NSW, Australia

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A fire in the Ghost Train ride caused the death of seven people.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Aussiebrian

location: New South Wales, Australia

date approved: 06/01/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresCaballerizas Reales - Córdoba, Andalucía, España

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Palce with shows of horses.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Andalucía, Spain

date approved: 05/28/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresIglesia de Santa Marina - Córdoba, Andalucía, España

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Santa Marina is a church in Córdoba, Spain. It is one of the so-called "Fernandinean Churches," built in Córdoba after Ferdinand III of Castile conquered the city in 1236 CE.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Andalucía, Spain

date approved: 05/28/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresConvent of San Agustín - Málaga, Andalucía, España

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The former Convent of San Agustín is a building located in the Historic Center of the city of Málaga , Spain . It is located on San Agustín street next to the Palacio de Buenavista , home of the Museo Picasso Málaga .

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Andalucía, Spain

date approved: 05/22/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresCatedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México - Mexico

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La catedral metropolitana es uno de los templos más importantes de América, sus majestuosas proporciones la convierten en una obra maestra. Es el monumento más representativo del Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine

location: Distrito Federal, Mexico

date approved: 05/03/2023

last visited: 05/31/2023

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Famous FiresPalacio de la Aduana - Málaga, Andalucía, España

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The Palacio de la Aduana ("Customs Palace") is a building in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, originally a customs house for the Port of Málaga.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Andalucía, Spain

date approved: 04/21/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresOkanagan Mountain Park Fire - Peachland, British Columbia

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It was a scary time in the central Okanagan in August of 2003 and we happened to be there to witness it all.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA

location: British Columbia, Canada

date approved: 04/05/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresMerrick Log House - Parkville, MD

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One of many historical markers at Cromwell Valley Park in Parkville, Maryland.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote

location: Maryland

date approved: 04/01/2023

last visited: 04/02/2023

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Famous FiresEmpire Stores - NYC, NY, USA

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Before a warehouse, now a shopping center

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: New York

date approved: 02/24/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresTulsa race massacre - Tulsa, OK

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Site of arsoned businesses over two days in Tulsa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1

location: Oklahoma

date approved: 02/04/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresOnze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk - Bonheiden, Antwerpen, Belgium

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The church looted and burnt down in 1578 as part of the Beeldenstorm (Iconoclasm)

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T-Team!

location: Antwerpen, Belgium

date approved: 01/27/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresLe casino de Paris - Paris - France

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Le Casino de Paris est une légende du music-hall parisien. Line Renaud y fait ses débuts comme meneuse de revue et Serge Gainsbourg y confirme son talent. Aujourd’hui, la Casino de Paris accueille les grands noms de la chanson et de l’humour.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine

location: Île-de-France, France

date approved: 01/20/2023

last visited: never

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Famous FiresWitherspoon Tavern - Middletown, DE

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One of many historical markers in Middletown, Delaware.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote

location: Delaware

date approved: 12/30/2022

last visited: never

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Famous FiresThéâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique - Paris - France

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300 ans d’histoires ! Niché sur une place proche du boulevard des Italiens donnée par le duc de Choiseul. L'histoire de l'Opéra Comique est jalonnée de fermetures, d'incendies, de créations, de succès artistiques internationaux et d'innovation.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine

location: Île-de-France, France

date approved: 12/30/2022

last visited: never

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Famous FiresConvento de São Francisco / Quartel da Guarda Nacional Republicana, GNR, de Vila Real - Vila Real, Portugal

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Old convent now police station

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Vila Real, Portugal

date approved: 11/15/2022

last visited: 11/16/2022

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Famous FiresQuartel Albano Silva - Vila Real, Portugal

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Burn in 1912.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Vila Real, Portugal

date approved: 11/15/2022

last visited: 11/22/2022

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Famous FiresJohnstown flood fire - Johnstown, PA

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Debris from upriver was gathered against the Pennsylvania Railroad Stone Bridge and caught fire. This fire burned for three days.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member r.e.s.t.seekers

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 11/15/2022

last visited: 12/17/2022

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Famous FiresCasa da Calçada - Amarante, Portugal

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Casa da Calçada is a historic building in the historic area of the city of Amarante currently transformed into a luxury hotel.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Porto, Portugal

date approved: 11/15/2022

last visited: 11/16/2022

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Famous FiresToren van de Grote Kerk - Zwolle, the Netherlands

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In 1682, the large tower of the Grote Kerk in Zwolle burned down after several lightning strikes.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Becktracker

location: Overijssel, Netherlands

date approved: 10/19/2022

last visited: 02/21/2023

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Famous FiresHôtel de ville - Lyon - France

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L'Hôtel de Ville fut construit en 1651 par Simon Maupin. Après un incendie en 1674, le bâtiment est restauré et modifié, notamment sa façade, par Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Les décorations extérieures sont réalisées par le sculpteur Simon Guillaume.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine

location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

date approved: 10/14/2022

last visited: never

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Famous FiresHoosac Tunnel Vent Shaft Fire Memorial - Florida, MA

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The Hoosac Tunnel Vent Shaft Fire Memorial is located opposite 136 Central Shaft Road in Florida, MA

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: Massachusetts

date approved: 09/28/2022

last visited: never

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Famous FiresConvento Santa Clara - Amarante, Portugal

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Ruins of old convent.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna

location: Porto, Portugal

date approved: 09/27/2022

last visited: 10/12/2022

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Famous Fires1974 Raadhuistoren fire - Harlingen, The Netherlands

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The Town Hall tower in Harlingen was partly burnt down in 1974. It was renovated in the next year. The plaque on the tower, refers to the fire.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T-Team!

location: Friesland, Netherlands

date approved: 09/26/2022

last visited: never

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Famous FiresThe Station Nightclub Fire - West Warwick, Rhode Island

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One-hundred people died from a fast-spreading fire started by pyrotechnics, set off during the first seconds of a band's opening song, which ignited illegal acoustic foam at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on February 20, 2003.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 401Photos

location: Rhode Island

date approved: 09/21/2022

last visited: never

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Famous FiresKatie Wheeler Library - Irvine, CA

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A library at Irvine Ranch Historic Park in Irvine, California.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote

location: California

date approved: 09/11/2022

last visited: never

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