This Explosion Wiped Everything Under 2.6 KM Radius

Devastating Explosion: Witnessing the Impact on a City - Learn about the catastrophic blast that shook an entire city. The explosion obliterated every structure within a 2.6-kilometer radius, totaling over 12,000 buildings. Flames consumed city blocks, while harrowing scenes of individuals trapped in buildings unfolded. Amidst the chaos, firefighter Billy Wells miraculously survived, his group of eight not as fortunate. Factories and historic institutions like the Acadia Sugar Refinery and Royal Naval College suffered immense damage, leading to tragic losses. Explore the profound repercussions on industries, railways, and communities, forever altering the urban landscape.