A fire had broken out earlier on 19 January 1917, and efforts to stop it were under way when it ignited the TNT at 6:52 PM, instantly destroying the plant and nearby buildings, including the Silvertown Fire Station.
A fire had broken out earlier on 19 January 1917. Efforts to stop it were under way. It ignited the TNT at 6:52 PM, instantly destroying the plant. This was including the Silvertown Fire Station. It ignited the TNT at 6:52 PM, instantly destroying nearby buildings. This was including the Silvertown Fire Station.