LaSalle Hotel fire

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hotel fire
gptkbp:affected_building LaSalle Hotel
gptkbp:cause suspected cigarette
gptkbp:date June 5, 1946
gptkbp:floor_of_origin 12th floor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LaSalle Hotel fire
gptkbp:injuries over 200
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois,_United_States
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive national attention
gptkbp:notable_for led to changes in fire safety codes
one of the deadliest hotel fires in U.S. history
gptkbp:relatedEvent MGM Grand fire
Winecoff Hotel fire
gptkbp:response firefighters rescued guests from upper floors
gptkbp:resultedIn improved fire alarms and sprinkler systems in hotels
gptkbp:spreadTo upper floors
gptkbp:time_started shortly after midnight
gptkbp:victim 61
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chicago_Fire_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6