• Inferno at the Winecoff: The Tragedy That Changed Fire Safety

  • 2024/10/23
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Inferno at the Winecoff: The Tragedy That Changed Fire Safety

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  • On December 7, 1946, a fire broke out at the Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, becoming one of the deadliest hotel fires in U.S. history. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the tragic events of that fateful night, when 119 people lost their lives in a building marketed as "fireproof." We explore the harrowing personal stories of those who were trapped inside, the heroic rescue efforts, and how this disaster exposed critical flaws in fire safety regulations. Join us as we uncover how the Winecoff Hotel fire led to sweeping changes in building codes and fire safety standards, forever altering the landscape of public safety in America.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On December 7, 1946, a fire broke out at the Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, becoming one of the deadliest hotel fires in U.S. history. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the tragic events of that fateful night, when 119 people lost their lives in a building marketed as "fireproof." We explore the harrowing personal stories of those who were trapped inside, the heroic rescue efforts, and how this disaster exposed critical flaws in fire safety regulations. Join us as we uncover how the Winecoff Hotel fire led to sweeping changes in building codes and fire safety standards, forever altering the landscape of public safety in America.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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