The Infamous Fox Vault Fire - 1937 (New Jersey, USA)

The Fox Vault fire in New Jersey occurred on December 23, 1937, at the Fox Film Corporation's vault in the city of Fort Lee. The fire was catastrophic, destroying a large amount of film stock, including many valuable and irreplaceable films. The vault contained highly flammable nitrate film, which contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. This disaster highlighted the dangers associated with nitrate film and led to increased awareness and changes in safety practices for film storage in the industry.