1985 - 2009
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ConAgra Food Plant Explosion
On June 9, 2009 at 11:27am EST, the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, NC, was rocked by an explosion, resulting in the collapse of a section of the plant’s roof and wall. It is believed the blast was triggered when natural gas was purged into the interior of the building during installation of a new, gas-fired water heater. Four workers were killed and 67 were injured.
The Scene
The Building
The Collapse Area
Staging
