Feyzin Disaster
The Feyzin disaster occured when an LPG tank leaked and was subsequently ignited by a passing car. As a result a fire engulfed the tank and fireman attempted to put out the blaze. However the gas continued to leak and casued an explosion which ultimatelt killed 18 and injured 81 people along with casuing extenisve damage to the site.
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81 Injuries
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18 Fatalities
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France
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