Buffalo, United States of America
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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