More than 230 die in Brazil nightclub fire

  • Monday, January 28th, 2013
    Relatives of victims react near the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria city, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on Sunday.

    Relatives of victims react near the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria city, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, on Sunday.

    associated press Firefighters work to douse a fire at the Kiss Club in Santa Maria city, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, Sunday. Firefighters say that the death toll from a fire that swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil has risen to more than 230. Officials say the fire broke out at the club while a band was performing. At least 200 people were also injured.

    associated press Firefighters work to douse a fire at the Kiss Club in Santa Maria city, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, Sunday. Firefighters say that the death toll from a fire that swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil has risen to more than 230. Officials say the fire broke out at the club while a band was performing. At least 200 people were also injured.