1999 Aggie Bonfire collapse
At approximately 2:42 a.m. on November 18, 1999, the annual Aggie Bonfire at Texas A&M University collapsed during its construction, killing 12 people and injuring 27.
Recovery operation the morning after the incident | |
Date | November 18, 1999 |
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Time | 02:42 (CST) (UTC−5) |
Location | College Station, Texas, US |
Cause | Excessive internal stresses on logs and inadequate wiring strength on ties |
Deaths | 12 |
Non-fatal injuries | 27 |
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