Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

Definition

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire refers to a devastating industrial disaster that occurred on March 25, 1911, in New York City. It resulted in the deaths of 146 garment workers, mainly young immigrant women, due to inadequate safety measures and locked exit doors.

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