Bouncers block only exit as flares set the ceiling alight
A BAND sets off fireworks in a packed club — just moments before a blaze broke out killing 233 people.
Sparks from the display, ignited as part of the act, hit the ceiling — sparking the devastating inferno in Brazil.
Many died after inhaling toxic fumes, while others were crushed in a battle to get out.
Bouncers, initially unaware of the unfolding horror, were baffled by the sudden exodus and blocked the only exit.
Many revellers mistook the club’s toilets for the way out. Their bodies were found “stacked” inside. Some 2,000 people were in the Kiss club in Santa Maria when flames ripped through it at 2.30am.
Grim task ... fireman carries a victim from club
Cop Luiza Souza said the singer wore a glove with a firework attached that was set off by remote control. He added: “The sparks hit sponge on the ceiling above the stage and from there the fire spread.”
Witnesses said the singer grabbed a fire extinguisher but it didn’t work. The band’s accordionist Danilo Jaques, was among the dead. Many victims were aged 16 to 20. A further 116 people were hurt.
Wrecked ... fire crews at burned-out building
Survivor Rodrigo Moura, 20, said: “Had the extinguisher worked nobody would have died.”
Murilo Tiecher, 26, said: “Bouncers were holding the exit door shut. It seemed they thought people were trying to leave because of a fight and didn’t want them to go without paying for drinks.” The bar had a tab arrangement.
Read more:.The sun.
A BAND sets off fireworks in a packed club — just moments before a blaze broke out killing 233 people.
Sparks from the display, ignited as part of the act, hit the ceiling — sparking the devastating inferno in Brazil.
Many died after inhaling toxic fumes, while others were crushed in a battle to get out.
Bouncers, initially unaware of the unfolding horror, were baffled by the sudden exodus and blocked the only exit.
Many revellers mistook the club’s toilets for the way out. Their bodies were found “stacked” inside. Some 2,000 people were in the Kiss club in Santa Maria when flames ripped through it at 2.30am.
Grim task ... fireman carries a victim from club
Cop Luiza Souza said the singer wore a glove with a firework attached that was set off by remote control. He added: “The sparks hit sponge on the ceiling above the stage and from there the fire spread.”
Witnesses said the singer grabbed a fire extinguisher but it didn’t work. The band’s accordionist Danilo Jaques, was among the dead. Many victims were aged 16 to 20. A further 116 people were hurt.
Wrecked ... fire crews at burned-out building
Survivor Rodrigo Moura, 20, said: “Had the extinguisher worked nobody would have died.”
Murilo Tiecher, 26, said: “Bouncers were holding the exit door shut. It seemed they thought people were trying to leave because of a fight and didn’t want them to go without paying for drinks.” The bar had a tab arrangement.
Read more:.The sun.
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