The movie 'The Towering Inferno' premiered, marking its release to the public.
Principal photography and filming of 'The Towering Inferno' took place.
The Glass Tower skyscraper in San Francisco is completed, becoming the tallest building in the world.
Preparations are underway for the grand opening ceremony of the Glass Tower, including arrangements for guests and safety checks.
A small electrical fire breaks out when faulty wiring ignites flammable material in the building's sub-basement.
Initial attempts to extinguish the fire internally are made by building personnel before the fire spreads upwards.
The fire rapidly spreads through the building's shafts and ventilation systems, trapping occupants on upper floors.
Firefighters and rescue teams attempt to save people trapped inside, including dramatic helicopter rescues from the roof.
The fire compromises the building's structure, threatening collapse and forcing evacuation of firefighters and survivors.
Firefighters manage to contain and eventually extinguish the fire after several grueling hours.
Emergency services deal with the aftermath, accounting for casualties and assessing building damage.
