1987 King's Cross fire

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disaster_response
gptkb:fire
gptkbp:affectedTransportSystem gptkb:London_Underground
gptkbp:cause accumulation of grease and debris ignited by a dropped match
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:date 1987-11-18
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1987 King's Cross fire
gptkbp:injuries 100+
gptkbp:investigatedBy Fennell Inquiry
gptkbp:ledTo improved staff training
installation of heat detectors and sprinklers
introduction of smoking ban on London Underground
major changes in fire safety regulations
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkb:King's_Cross_St_Pancras_tube_station
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive national and international coverage
gptkbp:memorial gptkb:King's_Cross_memorial_plaque
gptkbp:notableVictim Cecil Morris
Fire Officer Colin Townsley
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:Moorgate_tube_crash
gptkbp:victim 31
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King's_Cross_St_Pancras_Station
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8