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Niterói circus fire: Fire breaks out during a performance by the Gran Circus Norte-Americano in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing more than 500.
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Niterói circus fire
1961 fire disaster in Brazil
A fire occurred in the tent housing a sold-out performance by the Gran Circus Norte-Americano on 17 December 1961 in the city of Niterói, Brazil caused more than 500 deaths. It is the worst fire disaster to occur in Brazil.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Niterói
Municipality in Southeast Region, Brazil
Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in the southeast region of Brazil. It lies across Guanabara Bay, facing the city of Rio de Janeiro and forming part of the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area. It was the capital of Rio de Janeiro, as marked by its golden…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)