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American Experience  Triangle Fire

The deadliest workplace accident in New York's history changed American factories forever. Details

 
 

Program: American Experience

Episode: Triangle Fire

It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City's history. A dropped match on the 8th floor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory sparked a fire that killed over a hundred innocent people trapped inside. The private industry of the American factory would never be the same.

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Duration: (51:53)
Premiere Date: 02/28/2011
Episode Expires: Sun 02 Mar 2014
TV Rating: NR


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