Iroquois Theatre fire
Catastrophe
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The Iroquois Theatre fire was a catastrophic building fire in Chicago, Illinois, that broke out on December 30, 1903 during a performance attended by 1,700 people. The fire caused 602 deaths and 250 non-fatal injuries. Wikipedia
Location: Chicago
Date: December 30, 1903
Deaths: 602
Cause: Ignition of muslin curtains due to broken arc light
Non-fatal injuries: 250