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Summary:A spectacular fire broke out in the tallest building in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on July 23 1973. Flames swept through the upper floors of the skyscraper, trapping some 200 people. However, a daring rescue operation was mounted by Colombia Air Force helicopters which brought most of them safely to the ground. Four people were killed in the fire, but only a few of those rescued needed hospital treatment.
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Location:COLOMBIA BOGOTA
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