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1. Aug. 23, 1966: Phelps Dodge explosion kills 5 in Fort Wayne Corey McMaken January 30, 2020 The Journal Gazette newspaper.
2. Fort Wayne, IN: Phelps Dodge Natural Gas Explosion and Magnet Wire November 27, 2017 Towns and Nature blog.
3. Discussed April 6, 2024 on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook.

Aerial view of the natural gas explosion at Phelps Dodge Wire Company in the office building on New Haven Ave.. Date 08/23/1966 in the Allen County Public Library Digital Collections at the Allen County Public Library. Phelps Dodge search results.

Several images with same title different number Natural gas explosion at Phelps Dodge Wire Company in the office building on New Haven Ave.. Date 08/23/1966: 7 [aerial above] 38, 58 [Minneapolis, Kansas], 59[Spokane, Muncie], 60, 61, 65, 66, 67.

Exactly 53 years ago today, on August 23, 1966 the work day began normally for the employees in the administration...

Posted by The History Center on Friday, August 23, 2019

Friday, August 23, 2019 post by The History Center on Facebook.

Exactly 53 years ago today, on August 23, 1966 the work day began normally for the employees in the administration building of Phelps Dodge Copper Products. All of this normalcy ended at 12:05 PM when a gas explosion destroyed the building on New Haven Avenue. The force of the explosion caused the first and second floors of the center of the building to collapse into the basement. In total 7 (5 employees and 2 rescue workers) lost their lives and 19 employees were injured as a result of the explosion. The casualties would have been higher, except the lunch hour for the employees began at 11:40 AM, leaving most of the building empty at the time of the explosion. Today we remember and honor the victims one of the deadliest disasters in Allen County. #sociallyhistory

See 18 photos in the Aug. 23, 1966: Phelps Dodge office explosion by Corey McMakin published January 30, 2020 in the History Journal features and stories of historical interest from the archives of The Journal Gazette.

 

1966 - An Explosion At A Factory In Fort Wayne, Indiana Kills Five And Leaves Video on Pond5.

1966 - Bodies of 3 Sought in Ft. Wayne Blast Rubble - Casualties In Blast Listed - Phelps Dodge

Article from Aug 24, 1966 The Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, Indiana) 1966, Phelps dodge explosion, Fort wayne, Indiana

1966 - Bodies of 3 Sought in Ft. Wayne Blast Rubble - Casualties In Blast Listed - Phelps Dodge The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana, Wednesday, August 24, 1966, Page 2.

1966 - 5 Are Feared Dead in Blast - Fort Wayne Wire Factory Explodes At Noon - Phelps Dodge

Article from Aug 24, 1966 The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) 1966, Phelps dodge explosion, Fort wayne, Indiana

1966 - 5 Are Feared Dead in Blast - Fort Wayne Wire Factory Explodes At Noon - Phelps Dodge The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, Wednesday, August 24, 1966, Page 6.

1966 - 5 Feared Dead in Explosion - Phelps Dodge Corp - Fort Wayne, Ind.

Article from Aug 24, 1966 The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, Washington) 1966, Phelps dodge explosion, Fort wayne, Indiana

1966 - 5 Feared Dead in Explosion - Phelps Dodge Corp - Fort Wayne, Ind. The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, Wednesday, August 24, 1966, Page 5.

1966 - Indiana Factory Blast Kills Two; 4 Missing - Fort Wayne, Ind. - Phelps Dodge Copper Products

Article from Aug 24, 1966 Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 1966, Phelps dodge explosion, Fort wayne, Indiana

1966 - Indiana Factory Blast Kills Two; 4 Missing - Fort Wayne, Ind. - Phelps Dodge Copper Products Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wednesday, August 24, 1966, Page 2.

1966 - Three Missing At Blast Site - Fort Wayne, Ind. - Two Bodies Found - 18 Injured Phelps Dodge

Article from Aug 24, 1966 The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri) 1966, Phelps dodge explosion, Fort wayne, Indiana

1966 - Three Missing At Blast Site - Fort Wayne, Ind. - Two Bodies Found - 18 Injured Phelps Dodge The Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, Wednesday, August 24, 1966, Page 17.

1966 - 3 Sought in Rubble Blast Linked to Gas - Fort Wayne, Ind. - Phelps Dodge Explosion Site

Article from Aug 24, 1966 Muncie Evening Press (Muncie, Indiana) 1966, Phelps dodge explosion, Fort wayne, Indiana

1966 - 3 Sought in Rubble Blast Linked to Gas - Fort Wayne, Ind. - Phelps Dodge Explosion Site Muncie Evening Press, Muncie, Indiana, Wednesday, August 24, 1966, Page 23.

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