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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
- The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911 killed 146 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women.
- Locked exit doors, an inadequate fire escape, and short fire ladders contributed to the high death toll.
Aftermath of the Fire
- The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire prompted outrage at the New York City Building Department's lax inspections.
- Owners Max Blank and Isaac Harris, known as "shirtwaist kings," were found not guilty of manslaughter but liable for wrongful deaths.
Legacy of the Triangle Fire
- The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire became a rallying cry for organized labor and worker safety reform.
- The tragedy led to 36 new safety laws in New York state, many still in effect today.