Stardust fire

The Stardust fire, which occurred on February 18, 1983, was one of the deadliest nightclub fires in United States history. The fire occurred at the Stardust Resort & Casino in Sparks, Nevada, and resulted in the deaths of 84 people and serious injuries to 650 others. The fire was started by a waiter who dropped a lighted match into a plastic container filled with gasoline, which was being used to light a fondue pot. The fire quickly spread throughout the casino, trapping people inside.
The Stardust fire was one of the most devastating nightclub fires in U.S. history. The fire caused an estimated $25 million in damages and forced the closure of the Stardust Resort & Casino. The fire also led to a number of changes in fire safety regulations, including the requirement that all nightclubs have sprinklers and smoke detectors.
In the aftermath of the Stardust fire, there was a great deal of public outrage over the lack of fire safety regulations in nightclubs. The fire led to a number of lawsuits, and the Stardust Resort & Casino was eventually found liable for the deaths of the victims. The fire also led to a number of changes in fire safety regulations, including the requirement that all nightclubs have sprinklers and smoke detectors.
The Stardust fire was a tragedy that could have been prevented. The fire exposed the lack of fire safety regulations in nightclubs and led to a number of changes in those regulations. The fire also led to a greater awareness of the importance of fire safety.