Updated: Saturday, 27 Dec 2008, 3:32 PM EST
Published : Saturday, 27 Dec 2008, 12:27 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Saturday marks a grim day in history for the Buffalo Fire Department.
25 years ago, five firefighters and two civilians died when a propane tank exploded in a north division street warehouse.
The blast leveled an entire city block.
Saturday at 8:20 p.m. Buffalo Firefighters will observe a moment of silence to remember those killed in the explosion.
A mass of remembrance will be held at 4: 30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Cathedral on Franklin Street in Buffalo.
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