Event CategoryIncident
Event GroupTechnology
Event SubgroupFire
Event TypeResidential
PlaceSt. John's NL
Event Start DateDecember 21, 1992
Event End DateDecember 21, 1992
CommentsSt. John's NL, December 21, 1992. 500 evacuated; the city's worst fire in 50 years touched off a series of propane tank explosions and forced evacuation of approximately 500 people, destroyed 11 businesses and left approximately 100 people homeless; the fire started in the 82-year-old Church Lads Brigade armoury; arson was suspected.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated600
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA Payments$0
Provincial DFAA Payments$0
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0