Mesa Redonda fire

Mesa Redonda fire
DateDecember 29, 2001
Time7:30 PM
LocationMesa Redonda, Lima
CausePyrotechnics flare, negligence
Deaths291
Non-fatal injuries134

The Mesa Redonda fire occurred on Saturday, December 29, 2001 in Lima, Peru. The disaster killed at least 291 people and injured at least another 134. It is one of the worst firework-related fire in history in terms of deaths.

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