1995 Dabwali tent fire

1995 Dabwali tent fire was a fire that occurred on 23 December 1995 at Dabwali town in Haryana state in India. 360 people died.Hundreds more were injured in a stampede that followed as terrified crowds tried to escape the flames through the single, small exit of a huge tent where the annual school event was being held. many people are mently distroyed

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  • 360

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  • Dec 23, 1995
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