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The Cocoanut Grove Fire

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Coconut Growth Fire

Most of the victims were taken to one of two hospitals, Boston City Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Rescuers started sending more people to MGH when it became clear that Boston City Hospital was overwhelmed. There also simply were not enough ambulances to carry so many people to hospitals. The hospital still needed help from other medical personnel all over the area.

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