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    The Hartford circus fire, which occurred on July 6, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut, was one of the worst fire disasters in United States history. The fire occurred during an afternoon performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus that was attended by 6,000 to 8,000 people. The … See more

    In mid-20th century United States, a typical circus traveled from town to town by train, performing under a huge canvas tent commonly called … See more

    The fire began as a small flame after the lions performed, on the southwest sidewall of the tent, while The Flying Wallendas were performing. … See more

    The cause of the fire remains unsolved. Investigators at the time believed it was caused by a carelessly flicked cigarette; however, others … See more

    While many of those present at the fire have avoided circuses ever since, others have returned. In May 2004, Dorothy Carvey and her son, … See more

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    While many people burned to death, others died as a result of the ensuing chaos. Sources and investigators differ on how many people … See more

    On July 7, 1944, charges of involuntary manslaughter were filed against five officials and employees of Ringling Bros. Within the ensuing … See more

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    Jul 6, 2016 · The Hartford Circus Fire occurred during a midafternoon Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus show on July 6, 1944. Some 167 …

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      Jun 27, 2020 · Outside, Emmett Kelly, dressed in his Weary Willie outfit, saw the blaze and grabbed a bucket of water, but the fire was so advanced there was …

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        Thursday July 6, 1944, was a miserably hot day in Connecticut. In a field on Barbour Street in Hartford, between six- and eight-thousand patrons sought distraction from the summer heat by attending a performance of the Ringling …

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        The Hartford Circus Fire. The worst disaster in Hartford history occurred on July 6, 1944, during a performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus in the city's north end.

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        Jul 6, 2019 · But, the sad-faced clown, the famous Emmett Kelly, was between the dressing room tent and the big top, according to The Evening News. “I heard what sounded like laughter at first and then it...

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        But perhaps the biggest warning sign was what happened two years prior to Hartford in Cleveland, Ohio in 1942. A fire burned down the menagerie tent (the one that held the animals) prior to a show, killing 100 animals including …

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        Sep 23, 2021 · A small fire broke out near the edge of the tent; the canvas roof was quickly engulfed in flames; and it all went down in under 10 minutes. Investigations tried to pinpoint a cause and determine who was responsible, …

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