King's Cross Fire - 1987

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2 January 2025

28 mins 25 secs

Season 1

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the tragic events that unfolded at King's Cross station on November 18, 1987.

A small flame, ignited by a lit match falling through a gap on a wooden escalator, sparked a catastrophic blaze, claiming the lives of 31 individuals, including a senior firefighter, and injuring many others.

Tune in to learn about the immediate impacts of the fire, the heroic efforts of firefighters, and the lasting changes in safety protocols as a result of this tragic incident.