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1983 Newark explosion

8 Jan 1983 · 40.71° N, 74.13° W

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When
8 Jan 1983
Kind
Explosion
Coordinates
40.71° N, 74.13° W
Description
industrial accident in Newark, New Jersey
Deaths
1

1983 Newark explosion

Industrial accident in Newark, New Jersey

On January 7, 1983, at approximately 12:15 am, the city of Newark, New Jersey experienced an explosion due to a human error at the Texaco Farms fuel storage facilities. After an intense investigation, the Newark Fire Department concluded that there was no foul play; instead an accidental ''spillage or overfilling'' caused the explosion of three gasoline storage tanks at the facility.

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