Branch Davidians, a religious sect led by David Koresh whose apocalyptic beliefs, strict internal control, and stockpiling of weapons led to a federal investigation and a disastrous 51-day standoff with U.S. authorities in 1993; after an initial ATF raid ended in a deadly shootout, the FBI took over negotiations, and the siege concluded when a fire consumed the group’s Mount Carmel compound during a tear-gas assault, killing around 80 members (22 children), including Koresh—an event that remains highly controversial due to disputes over the fire’s cause, government tactics, and broader civil-liberties concerns.
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