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The Mississauga "saga".

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    Emergency Planning Digest
    |December 13, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A 1979 Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) train derailment in Mississauga caused a propane fire, leading to the largest peacetime evacuation in history. This event highlights the critical need for industrial safety and emergency response planning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Industrial Safety
    • Emergency Management

    Background:

    • A Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) train derailed in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 10, 1979.
    • The derailment was caused by an overheated axle bearing on a propane tank car, igniting a massive fire.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the events following the Mississauga train derailment and propane fire.
    • To analyze the emergency response and its scale, including the largest peacetime evacuation.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical account of the incident and its immediate aftermath.
    • Compilation of information regarding the emergency response and evacuation efforts.

    Main Results:

    • The incident triggered a significant industrial fire visible from afar.

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  • The event necessitated the largest peacetime evacuation in recorded history, involving 110 firefighters within 30 minutes.
  • The account details events up to December 17, 1979.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Mississauga derailment underscored the severe consequences of industrial accidents involving hazardous materials.
    • The scale of the evacuation demonstrated the challenges and importance of effective emergency preparedness and response in urban industrial areas.