3069  All milongas closed in Buenos Aires

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:48:45 -0300
From: Janis Kenyon <jantango@FEEDBACK.NET.AR>
Subject: All milongas closed in Buenos Aires

Last night, a fire claimed the lives of 175 people in a dance hall in El
Once. The President has announced a three-day mourning for the victims,
during which time all dance halls will remain closed.

This means that there will be no tango dancing until Monday, January 3.



Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 10:43:12 -0700
From: Brian Dunn <brian@DANCEOFTHEHEART.COM>
Subject: Re: All milongas closed in Buenos Aires

Dear List,

Here is a link to a NYTimes.com story describing the tragic fire,
reminiscent of the recent Rhode Island nightclub tragedy:

Fire at Buenos Aires Club Kills at Least 88

December 31, 2004
By REUTERS



A blaze in a crowded nightclub in central Buenos Aires
killed at least 88 people and injured 260.

https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/31/international/americas/31club.html?ex05
514867&ei=1&en3fec72036b49d1



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Last night, a fire claimed the lives of 175 people in a dance hall in El
Once. The President has announced a three-day mourning for the victims,
during which time all dance halls will remain closed.

This means that there will be no tango dancing until Monday, January 3.


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