Episode 48: The Cocoanut Grove Fire

Don’t Scare Claire

In November 1942, the Boston nightclub Cocoanut Grove was the site of a horrific fire which claimed the lives of almost 500 people.

But how did this tragedy happen? And why did so many people pay the ultimate price for it?

Come sit by me as we get into what happened on that cold November night, and some of the paranormal reports that may be related to the deadliest nightclub fire in US history.

SOURCES

📚 The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy by Stephanie Schorow

📚 Fire in the Grove: The Cocoanut Grove Tragedy and Its Aftermath by John C. Esposito

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