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.

1999 Aggie Bonfire collapse
Recovery operation the morning after the incident
DateNovember 18, 1999 (1999-11-18)
Time02:42 (CST) (UTC−5)
LocationCollege Station, Texas, US
CauseExcessive internal stresses on logs and inadequate wiring strength on ties
Deaths12
Non-fatal injuries27
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