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Several issues lead to the tragedy of the Apollo 1 fire that killed Grissom, White and Chaffee. These were the atmosphere of 100% oxygen, wiring and Plumbing flaws, flammable materials in the cockpit, an inward-opening door that would not open in this kind of an emergency and the flight suits worn by the astronauts. The source of the fire was never determined. It is believed a short in an electrical system started the fire.

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