On January 23, 1957, a devastating fire broke out at the Smithfield Meatpacking Plant in Boston, Massachusetts. The fire, which began in a meat storage area, spread quickly through the building, trapping workers inside. A total of 10 workers lost their lives due to the fire, and many others were injured, with some suffering from smoke inhalation. The plants lack of fire safety measures, such as proper exits and alarms, made it difficult for employees to escape. The tragedy led to a reevaluation of industrial safety practices and prompted reforms to improve fire safety regulations in factories and workplaces.