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A series of gas explosions rip through the streets in Guadalajara, Mexico, killing 206.
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Gas explosion
Explosion caused by mixing a combustible gas with air in the presence of an ignition source
A gas explosion is the ignition of a mixture of air and flammable gas, typically from a gas leak. In household accidents, the principal explosive gases are those used for heating or cooking purposes such as methane, propane, or butane. In industrial explosions, many other gases,…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
1992 Guadalajara explosions
Series of explosions in Guadalajara, Mexico
A series of ten explosions took place on April 22, 1992, in the downtown district of Analco Colonia Atlas in Guadalajara city, Jalisco state, Mexico. Numerous gasoline explosions in the sewer system and fires over four hours destroyed 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) of streets. Gante…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Guadalajara
City and municipality in Jalisco, Mexico
Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 8th most populous city in…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
April 22
Day of the year
April 22 is the 112th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 253 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)