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Cleveland School fire
Fire in Camden, South Carolina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cleveland School fire was the fourth-deadliest school fire or explosion in American history and the deadliest fire in South Carolina history.[1][2] It occurred near Camden, South Carolina, on May 17, 1923, during a school play, killing 77 people.
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Date | May 17, 1923 |
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Location | Camden, South Carolina, US |
Deaths | 77 |
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