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A fire in a leisure centre on the Isle of Man in 1973 killed 50 people and injured 80. Learn about the causes, the aftermath, and the memorial of this tragic event.
Jul 29, 2023 · Two years after its completion in 1971, the hi-tech venue was the scene of devastation - the blaze, sparked by three boys illicitly smoking, gutted the complex within minutes. A public inquiry into...
Learn about the worst day in Manx history, when 50 people died in a fire at the Summerland entertainment centre in Douglas. Read the book by Dr Ian Phillips, watch the BBC documentary and see the timeline of the tragedy.
Jan 31, 2024 · A fire started by three boys smoking in a kiosk spread through the Summerland leisure complex on 2 August 1973, killing 50 people and injuring 80 more. The inquiry found the fire was caused by flammable materials and delayed evacuation, and the survivors still seek justice and recognition.
- Joshua Stokes
Feb 1, 2024 · Summerland was a leisure complex where 50 people died in a fire in 1973. The documentary tells the stories of survivors and families who still seek justice and apology from the government.
- Joshua Stokes
Aug 1, 2023 · On 2 August 1973, about 3,000 people were at what was one of the biggest indoor leisure complexes in Europe. But the night turned to tragedy when a fire quickly spread through the building,...
Aug 2, 2023 · A memorial service to mark the 50th anniversary of the Summerland fire disaster has been held in the Isle of Man's capital. Fifty people died and 80 others were badly injured when a blaze broke...
