Morningstar Paisley Fire

p styletext-align justifyFebruary 21 1967 will mark the 45th anniversary of the Morningstar Paisley explosion and fire that killed 11 workers in Hawthorne.nbsp This was the largest and deadliest industrial fire in the nation that year.nbsp It was also a very challenging fire for Hawthornes Bravest as they dealt with mass casualties cold temperatures and repeated explosions during the incident.nbsp Many of our members remember the incident as if it happened yesterday.nbsp It is a day that will never be forgotten by so many people.pp styletext-align justifyTo learn more about this incident click the links below OR ask a veteran firefighternbsp Pictures are also available in the photo gallery herenbsp a hrefhttpwww.hawthornefire.orggallery.phpalbumid1752ampmodechildGalleryhttpwww.hawthornefire.orggallery.phpalbumid1752ampmodechildGalleryapp styletext-align justifyThanks to Ex-Asst.Chief Tom Donahues son for finding this short clip on YouTube. Check it outpp styletext-align justifya hrefhttpwww3.gendisasters.comnew-jersey9359hawthorne-nj-plant-explosion-feb-1967httpwww3.gendisasters.comnew-jersey9359hawthorne-nj-plant-explosion-feb-1967app styletext-align justifya hrefhttpyoutu.bek3TgH6iBij8httpyoutu.bek3TgH6iBij8ap