On July 19, 1959, a fire broke out at the Luna Park amusement park in Sydney, Australia, in the early hours of the morning. The fire quickly spread through the parks wooden structures, resulting in the deaths of seven people, including two children. The blaze was believed to have started in the amusement ride known as the Coney Island funhouse, which was destroyed in the fire. Many others were injured, and the event shocked the Australian public, highlighting the dangers of fire safety in crowded entertainment venues. The fire led to significant changes in safety regulations for amusement parks and public venues across the country.