A fireman surveys the ruins of the Cocoanut Grove Night Club, destroyed by fire last night (November 28). (26/57)

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A fireman surveys the ruins of the Cocoanut Grove Night Club, destroyed by fire last night (November 28).

Authorities believe that the fire was started when a carelessly discarded cigarette was tossed at the base of one of the “trees”.

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