Seconds from Disaster - S02E17: King's Cross Fire (London's Subway Inferno)

Name: King's Cross Fire (London's Subway Inferno)
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-05-19
Duration: 45 min

May 19, 2006DocumentarySeason 2, Episode 17

On the night of 18 November 1987, a harmless match produced a small flame on the escalator at King's Cross tube station. Suddenly, the containable flame explodes rapidly into a fireball. It charges up the escalator and kills 31 people in the ticket hall 20m away. The inferno leaves investigators stumped. When the answer is revealed, it will shock everyone, adding a new chapter to the laws of fire dynamics.

Cast: Richard Vaughn, Ashton Smith

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Seconds from Disaster S02E17 Synopsis

Stream Seconds from Disaster "King's Cross Fire (London's Subway Inferno)" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2006-05-19, this episode is part of Season 2 of Seconds from Disaster. Featuring performances from Richard Vaughn, Ashton Smith among the cast. With a runtime of 47m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. On the night of 18 November 1987, a harmless match produced a small flame on the escalator at King's Cross tube station. Suddenly, the containable flame explodes rapidly into a fireball. It charges up the escalator and kills 31 people in the ticket h...