Beverly Hills Supper Club fire
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Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire occurred at the Beverly Hills Supper Club, located in Southgate, Kentucky. The Beverly Hills Supper Club first opened in 1971 and was a popular attraction. Around 9 p.m. on the night of May 28 1977 a fire erupted. The fire is believed to have been caused by faulty wiring. It quickly spread, killing 165 people. The high number killed is blamed on a variety of reasons, including toxic materials and over-crowding. It was believed several thousand people were in the club the night of the fire.
External links
Cincinnati Post article: http://www.cincypost.com/bhfire
Cincinnati Enquirer article: http://www.enquirer.com/beverlyhills/index2.html