Dr. Leo Gordon presents Fire at the Grove!

Dr. Leo Gordon presents Fire at the Grove!

April 9, 2026 · 40 min

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Dr. Leo Gordon discusses the impact of the 1942 Coconaut Grove fire on burn care and fire safety regulations.

Dr. Leo Gordon answers our questions about his "Fire at the Grove!" presentation. The fire in 1942 at Boston’s Coconaut Grove brought the most patients to a hospital in a single night and remains the deadliest nightclub fire in history. We discuss how this fire transformed burn care, fire safety codes and much more!

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