https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x Triangle Fire: Tragedy en-us 2016-11-21 16:20:10 UTC 2025-11-18 20:17:14 UTC hello@padlet.com jeglander https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139143371
The fire claimed the lives of 146 immigrant workers, many of which were young women under the age of 18.]]> 2016-11-21 16:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139143371 jeglander https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139157507
The building had only one fire escape, which collapsed during the rescue effort. Long tables and huge machines trapped many of the victims. Panicked workers were crushed as they struggled with doors that were locked by managers to prevent theft, or doors that opened the wrong way.]]> 2016-11-21 17:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139157507 jeglander https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139160041
Some fell through holes in the floor or tripped on debris. This was probably a result of the poor and unsanitary working environment.]]> 2016-11-21 17:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139160041 jeglander https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139164062
 A few young panic-stricken women, who had not been able to fit into the elevator or reach the crowded fire stairs and fire escape, jumped out of the windows to their deaths. ]]> 2016-11-21 17:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139164062 jeglander https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139164623 2016-11-21 17:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jeglander/i3mak5dsxb1x/wish/139164623