The 1980 B-52 fire that nearly irradiated North Dakota

History · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: In 1980, a catastrophic fire at the Grand Forks Air Force Base brought the threat of radiation to the American Midwest. This video examines the events of that day and the potential disaster that was narrowly avoided.

This video examines the 1980 B-52 blaze at Grand Forks Air Force Base, an incident that brought the threat of broad radiation across North Dakota to life.

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