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A Dublin vigil honored the 48 victims of the 1981 Stardust fire, with a 2024 inquest ruling their deaths unlawful due to an electrical fault.
A vigil in Dublin marked the 45th anniversary of the 1981 Stardust nightclub fire, which killed 48 people.
Wreaths were laid by emergency services, military veterans, and family members, including Claire Bird, widow of broadcaster Charlie Bird.
A 48-second silence followed by a minute’s silence honored the victims, with music from the Dublin Fire Brigade pipe band.
A 2024 inquest concluded the victims were unlawfully killed, with a majority attributing the fire to an electrical fault in the bar’s hot press.
In response, An Garda Siochana’s Serious Crime Review Team is actively reviewing the case.
The Irish government announced a 20,000 euro payment for survivors under a 16.4 million euro compensation scheme, following the completion of a 24 million euro redress program for families.
Authorities continue to engage with affected families, expressing ongoing support.
Una vigilia en Dublín honró a las 48 víctimas del incendio Stardust de 1981, con una investigación de 2024 que dictaminó que sus muertes fueron ilegales debido a un fallo eléctrico.