Brazil nightclub fire: Four convicted over blaze that killed 242

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Brazil nightclub fire: Four convicted over blaze that killed 242
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The fire in 2013 began when a band playing at a nightclub used flares which set light to the ceiling.

A banner displaying the photos of the 242 people who died was hung in Porto Alegre

The blaze began when members of a band performing at the Kiss nightclub, in the southern city of Santa Maria, lit flares which set light to the ceiling.The two owners of the club and two band members were found guilty of murder and attempted murder. According to the findings, the venue had no functioning fire extinguishers and poor emergency signage. Officials found there were only two emergency exits.

The trial heard evidence from 14 survivors and 19 other witnesses. Proceedings were broadcast live on television and other media platforms, attracting widespread public attention.

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