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1955 Fire

According to the Saratoga's History Room Database, the worst casualty fire in Saratoga Springs' history occurred on April 12, 1955 when a massive fire broke out on the Kearney Block at 35-37 Caroline St. Eight people, 7 from the Abeel family, died in that fire. The eighth victim was an unnamed child guest of the family. Reportedly, a door vital to their escape was nailed shut.

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Gilbert Egbert Abeel Jr.

10 Dec 1914 – 12 Apr 1955

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA

Gilbert Egbert Abeel III

9 Jul 1947 – 12 Apr 1955

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA

Irene Abeel

4 Jun 1945 – 12 Apr 1955

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA

Jayne Abeel

25 Jun 1946 – 12 Apr 1955

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA

Madeline R. Freeman Abeel

4 Oct 1920 – 12 Apr 1955

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA

Ruth Abeel

27 Aug 1941 – 12 Apr 1955

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA

William Abeel

1 Dec 1951 – 12 Apr 1955

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York, USA

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