Episode 2 of 3
Fire Occurrence
- When
- December 5, 1876
- Where
- Brooklyn Theatre
The fire broke out on the evening of December 5, 1876, at the Brooklyn Theatre in Brooklyn, New York City.
The disaster occurred at the Brooklyn Theatre, near Washington and Johnson streets. Over 1,000 guests were present. Smoke accumulated under the ceiling, creating urgency for evacuation. The gallery passage was six feet eight inches wide.
Sources
- Brooklyn Theatre fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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