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Brescia explosion

1769 disasters in Europe1769 in Italy18th-century disasters in Italy18th-century explosionsBrescia
Explosions in ItalyHistory of Lombardy

The Brescia explosion occurred in 1769 in Brescia (now part of Italy) when a large store of gunpowder exploded after a lightning strike, causing extensive destruction and many deaths. Claims that as many as 6,000 people died in the explosion (which may be an exaggeration), places the event high on lists of accidents and disasters by death toll.

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Brescia explosion
Via Fratelli Bronzetti, Brescia

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N 45.537005 ° E 10.213125 °
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Chiesa dei Santi Nazaro e Celso

Via Fratelli Bronzetti
25122 Brescia (Zona Centro)
Lombardy, Italy
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