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On this day, November 18, 1947, the worst fire disaster in the history of New Zealand occurred.
Last edited Tue Nov 19, 2024, 10:41 AM - Edit history (1)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_18• 1947 – The Ballantyne's Department Store fire in Christchurch, New Zealand, kills 41; it is the worst fire disaster in the history of New Zealand.