Today is the 30th anniversary of the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire, which killed 165 people just down the street from where I grew up. I was too young to remember it at the time, but my family’s church lost several members in the fire. Even today, the area remains haunted by memories of the fire, and the building site remains empty.

The fire was especially tragic because it was largely the result of multiple building code violations and could have easily been prevented. Such a stupid waste.

Take a moment to remember the victims of the fire, as well as those left behind who remain haunted by the memories of that terrible night.