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Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant catches fire before opening, kills 34 – SCMP archive
This story was first published on October 31, 1971.
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On October 30, 1971, a massive explosion and subsequent fire struck the $14 million Jumbo Restaurant in Aberdeen, Hong Kong. The blaze destroyed the floating dining venue and killed 13 people aboard. At least 42 others were injured during the incident. The disaster occurred just before the restaurant’s scheduled opening. No further details about the cause or rescue efforts are provided.
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