Ycuá Bolaños supermarket fire
2004 disastrous fire at a supermarket in Asunción, Paraguay / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ycuá Bolaños supermarket fire, also known as the Ycuá Bolaños Tragedy, was a disastrous fire that occurred on 1 August 2004 in Asunción, Paraguay. After the fire broke out, exits were locked to prevent people from stealing merchandise. The building also lacked adequate fire protection systems. Over 300 people were killed and more than 500 were injured. The president of the supermarket company, as well as various employees, were later sentenced to prison terms for their actions during the fire.
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Date | 1 August 2004 |
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Time | 11:25 UTC-4 (15:25 UTC) |
Location | Asunción, Paraguay |
Coordinates | 25°15′24″S 57°35′02″W |
Deaths | 374 |
Non-fatal injuries | 450 |
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