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Blue Bird Cafe in Montreal in 1972

Date Name City Province Licensed Victims Deaths Injuries Suicide Firearms OIC Impact
1972 Blue Bird Cafe Montreal QC 37 37 0 No No No

Used

Arson

Warnings

No

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Classification:
Corroborated

Incident Summary:
The Blue Bird Café fire occurred on September 1, 1972, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fire resulted in the deaths of 37 people and was caused by arson. Three young men, Gilles Eccles, James O'Brien, and Jean-Marc Boutin, were refused entry to the upstairs bar and set a fire on the staircase, leading to the tragic outcome.

Well-Supported Details:

  • The fire occurred on September 1, 1972, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • The fire was caused by arson.
  • 37 people died in the fire.
  • The perpetrators, Gilles Eccles, James O'Brien, and Jean-Marc Boutin, were refused entry to the upstairs bar.
  • The three perpetrators set a fire on the staircase.
  • The fire was fought by over 50 firefighters.
  • Five firefighters succumbed to smoke inhalation before the fire was declared out.
  • The three perpetrators were arrested and sentenced to life in prison for non-capital murder.

Unverified or Conflicting Claims:
None found in the provided source.

Source Quality Notes:

  • The source is a Wikipedia article, which is generally considered a credible source due to its reliance on verifiable information and peer review.
  • The article provides a detailed and well-researched account of the incident, including the causes and consequences of the fire.
  • The information provided in the article is consistent with the classification of the incident as "Corroborated".
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Bird_Caf%C3%A9_fire

The Blue Bird Café fire occurred on September 1, 1972, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The fire was caused by arson and resulted in the deaths of 37 people. The fire started when three young men, Gilles Eccles, James O'Brien, and Jean-Marc Boutin, were refused entry to the upstairs bar and set a fire on the staircase. The fire quickly spread, and the primary escape route was blocked by the fire advancing upward toward the crowded bar. Patrons were forced to use alternative escape routes, including a folding fire escape and a window in the women's restroom. The fire was fought by over 50 firefighters, and five firefighters succumbed to smoke inhalation before the fire was declared out. The three perpetrators were arrested and sentenced to life in prison for non-capital murder, with all three being paroled within a decade.