Worst single building fire disaster - death toll

According to Official Guinness Records,

In a fire at The Theatre, Guangdong (Canton), China, in May 1845, a total of 1,670 people perished.

For a complete list of 1845 records, please visit 1845 Guinness Records in China.

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