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1983 Buffalo propane explosion

27 Dec 1983 · 42.88° N, 78.85° W

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When
27 Dec 1983
Kind
Explosion
Coordinates
42.88° N, 78.85° W
Description
Gas leak and explosion in New York, US

1983 Buffalo propane explosion

Gas leak and explosion in New York, US

On the evening of December 27, 1983, firefighters in Buffalo, New York responded to a call regarding a propane gas leak. Shortly after their arrival, the propane ignited, leveling a warehouse and causing a wide swath of damage. Five firefighters and two civilians were killed in the blast and dozens more injured. The event remains the largest single day loss of life for the Buffalo Fire Department.

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