Knights of Columbus Hostel fire
1942 structure fire at a hostel in St. John's, Newfoundland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Knights of Columbus Hostel fire was a structure fire that occurred on December 12, 1942, in St. John's, Newfoundland in a hostel operated by the Knights of Columbus, a Roman Catholic fraternal organization.[1] A total of 99 people were killed,[1] 80 of whom were military personnel. 109 others were critically wounded.[2]
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (November 2017) |
Date | December 12, 1942 (1942-12-12) |
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Venue | Knights of Columbus Hotel |
Location | St. John's, Newfoundland |
Type | Fire |
Deaths | 99 |
Non-fatal injuries | 109 |
Taking place during World War II, the fire is believed by many to have been an incident of enemy sabotage orchestrated by agents of Nazi Germany.[1]
The area was a centre of military personnel and activities, including soldiers, sailors, and air forces. Within a few weeks, other suspicious fires or their makings occurred in St. John's that winter, at sites frequented by military personnel.[2]