Ahead of the 26th anniversary of the tragic Bonfire collapse that killed 12 Aggies and injured 27 others, volunteers have been helping clean and prepare the memorial for the crowd that will gather Nov. 18 at 2:42 a.m. to honor the victims and their families. KAMU met Aggies and Longhorns who were collaborating in the clean-up. | KAMU Public Broadcasting

In the early morning hours of November 18th, 1999, the Texas Aggie Bonfire collapsed, killing 12 students and injuring 27 others. A week later, on November 26th, the Texas Band performed a tribute to the 12 people who died and others hurt in the bonfire during the UT vs TAMU game. | John-Carlos Estrada CBS Austin

Today marks 26 years since the deadly Texas A&M Aggie Bonfire collapse. | KENS 5 & Kens5.com