Bedford Magazine Explosion, Military munitions site in Bedford Basin, Canada
The Bedford Magazine facility stretches along the eastern shoreline of Bedford Basin, featuring ammunition storage areas and a naval jetty complex.
In July 1945, a fire ignited a chain of explosions at the Bedford Magazine, leading to evacuation procedures across northern Halifax for 24 hours.
The incident changed relations between military and civilians, as naval personnel supported firefighting efforts following recent tensions from VE-Day riots.
The Bedford Magazine explosion prompted new safety regulations for ammunition storage and emergency preparedness plans near military installations across Canada.
Only one person, Patrolman Henry Raymond Craig, died during the incident when he rushed toward the fire to assist with emergency response.
Location: Nova Scotia
GPS coordinates: 44.70530,-63.62220
Latest update: April 1, 2025 17:02
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