PEPCON disaster
1988 disasters in the United States1988 in Nevada1988 industrial disastersDisasters in NevadaExplosions in 1988 ... and 5 more
Explosions in the United StatesHistory of Henderson, NevadaIndustrial fires and explosions in the United StatesMay 1988 events in the United StatesUse mdy dates from May 2018
On May 4, 1988, a fire followed by several explosions occurred at the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) chemical plant in Henderson, Nevada. The disaster caused two fatalities, 372 injuries, and an estimated $100 million of damage. A large portion of the Las Vegas Valley within a 10-mile (16 km) radius of the plant was affected, and several agencies activated disaster plans.
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Harry Reid UPRR Trail, Henderson
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N 36.035277777778 ° | E -115.03472222222 ° |
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Harry Reid UPRR Trail
Harry Reid UPRR Trail
89074 Henderson
Nevada, United States
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