Fog/Mist and 35 F at Pittsburgh - Allegheny County Airport, PA
Winds are Southwest at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1026.2 mb and the humidity is 89%.The wind chill is 28. Last Updated on Nov 17 2018, 9:53 am EST. More...

The King's Cross Fire (1987)
Toward the end of the evening rush hour on November 18, 1987, a fire broke out beneath an escalator at King's Cross station in central London. The busy train station was still crowded with commuters, and while many escaped the resulting blaze, 31 fell victim. More than 60 others suffered injuries ranging from smoke inhalation to severe burns. It is believed that a discarded match likely sparked the conflagration. For how many years did the identity of one of the fire's victims remain a mystery? Discuss
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