On Wednesday 23 March 1881, during the overture to Lucia di Lammermoor, everything descended into horror within a matter of minutes. A devastating fire, most likely caused by a gas leak at the stage footlights, completely destroyed the theatre and claimed 63 lives.
1881
On Wednesday 23 March 1881, during the overture to Lucia di Lammermoor, everything descended into horror within a matter of minutes. A devastating fire, most likely caused by a gas leak at the stage footlights, completely destroyed the theatre and claimed 63 lives.
