On This Day — 1 February
Disasters recorded on 1 February across the years, drawn from our archive of historical events.
4 recordedDisasters on 1 February
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1970
Benavidez rail disaster
The Benavídez rail disaster, which occurred on February 1, 1970, is the worst-ever rail disaster in Argentina and South America, leaving 236 dead and more than 500 injured.
2024
Wildfires in Chile of 2024
In February 2024, a series of wildfires broke out in Chile, affecting multiple regions including Valparaíso, O'Higgins, Maule, Biobío, and Los Lagos. The most severe incidents occurred in the Valparaíso Region as of 5 February 2024. The Chi…