1975 World Trade Center fire
| 1975 World Trade Center fire | |
|---|---|
| Location | 40°42′44″N 74°00′48″W / 40.712094°N 74.013208°W World Trade Center Lower Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Date | February 12, 1975 approximately 11:45 p.m. |
| Target | World Trade Center |
Attack type | Arson |
| Deaths | 1 (indirect) |
| Injured | 64 |
| Perpetrator | Oswald Adorno |
The 1975 World Trade Center fire was an arson case that occurred at the One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City, on February 12, 1975. The initial fire was started, and spread from the 11th floor to between the 9th and 14th floors, but was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The arsonist was later caught three months later on May 20 and was identified to be Oswald Adorno, a custodian working at the WTC, whose motive was because he was "disgruntled with his employer", said by Fire Commissioner Stephen J. Murphy.
There were no direct casualties and only minor injuries were sustained, with a few cases of smoke inhalation; costs in damages were estimated to be $1,000,000. In 1981, a $45 million sprinkler system was approved and began installation into the building as a result of the fire. A few city laws regarding fire safety were updated as well.