1947 Texas City disaster

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disaster_response
gptkbp:aftermath led to changes in chemical safety regulations
gptkbp:cargoInvolved ammonium nitrate
gptkbp:casualties at least 581 deaths
gptkbp:category explosions
disasters in Texas
gptkbp:cause ammonium nitrate explosion
gptkbp:date April 16, 1947
gptkbp:fireDepartmentCasualties almost entire Texas City fire department killed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1947 Texas City disaster
gptkbp:impact widespread destruction in Texas City
gptkbp:injuries over 5,000
gptkbp:location gptkb:Texas_City,_Texas,_United_States
gptkbp:mainEvent explosion of SS Grandcamp
subsequent fires and explosions
gptkbp:memorial gptkb:Texas_City_Memorial_Park
gptkbp:notableFor one of the deadliest industrial accidents in U.S. history
gptkbp:propertyDamage over $100 million (1947 USD)
gptkbp:relatedVessel gptkb:SS_Grandcamp
gptkb:SS_High_Flyer
gptkbp:response involved local, state, and federal agencies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Texas_City,_Texas,_United_States
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7