Dec 10, 2008

NURSING HOMES

Deadliest fires in nursing and rest homes since 1950
1. Warrenton, MO, Feb. 17, 1957, 72 dead, final count.
2. Fitchville, OH, Nov. 23, 1963, 63 dead.
3. Largo, FL, March 29, 1953, 33 dead.
4. Marietta, OH, Jan. 9, 1970, 31 dead.
5. Keansburg, NJ, Jan. 9, 1981, 31 dead.
Source: NFPA