February 1909 - February 14, 1909 (Sunday)

February 14, 1909 (Sunday)

  • In Acapulco, Mexico, more than 250 persons were killed in a fire at the Flores Theatre. An estimated 1,000 persons were watching an exhibition of "moving pictures" when a film caught fire and the blaze spread to some bunting. With three narrow exits from the theatre, hundres were either trampled or burned to death.

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