Residential Standard Hotel Fire On 42Nd Street New York

A tragic fire at the Workingmen's Hotel on W 42nd St resulted in numerous casualties and injuries. The fire, likely caused by a cigarette, was not reported promptly, leading to significant loss of life. Many victims were trapped in small rooms and could not escape, while others jumped from windows in desperation. The disaster affected war workers and left many victims unrecognizable.

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