What the records say
- When
- 1976
- Kind
- Explosion
- Coordinates
- 41.43° N, 96.50° W
- Description
- 1976 explosion in Fremont, Nebraska, U.S
- Date from
- year in its Wikidata description
Placed at the coordinates of its English Wikipedia article.
Hotel Pathfinder explosion
1976 explosion in Fremont, Nebraska, U.S.
On January 10, 1976, the Hotel Pathfinder in Fremont, Nebraska, United States, exploded due to a gas leak. The six-story hotel building internally collapsed, resulting in 20 deaths and 40 injuries, and caused a fire. The explosion also severely damaged seven surrounding buildings, including the Love-Larson Opera House. Additionally, over 80 lawsuits were filed in connection with the events.
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