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PEPCON disaster

On May 4, 1988, a fire followed by several explosions occurred at the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada chemical plant in Henderson, Nevada. The disaster caused two fatalities, 372 injuries, and an estimated $100 million of... Wikipedia
Date: May 4, 1988
Coordinates: 36°02′07″N 115°02′05″W / 36.03528°N 115.03472°W
Deaths: 2
Filmed by: Dennis Todd
Non-fatal injuries: 372
Property damage: US $100 million; ($222 million in 2023 dollars)