 Recovery operation the morning after the incident | |
| Date | November 18, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Time | 02:42 (CST) (UTC−5) |
| Location | College Station, Texas, US |
| Cause | Excessive internal stresses on logs and inadequate wiring strength on ties |
| Deaths | 12 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 27 |
At approximately 2:42 a.m. on November 18, 1999, the annual Aggie Bonfire at Texas A&M University collapsed during its construction, killing 12 people and injuring 27.[1]
- ^ "Unlit bonfire collapse at Texas A&M kills at least 4, injures 25". CNN. November 18, 1999. Archived from the original on February 10, 2007. Retrieved December 20, 2007.