A new animated film is being created to mark 350 years since a town fire broke out, and the public is invited to help bring it to life. Northampton Film Festival (NFF) is leading the project, which ...

By Carson Haines Nearly 125 years ago, one of the most catastrophic fires in American history struck the city of Jacksonville. Imagine waking up on a normal weekday. You make some coffee, get ready ...

Both of my grandmothers recounted their version about the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904. Someone in the family opened the trap door to the roof and they climbed a ladder to watch it from that perch.

Could it ever happen again? That's one of the burning questions about the Great Fire of Chicago since it devastated the city 150 years ago, and it's sure to be top of mind for children who visit the ...

BOISE, Idaho — As Idaho grapples with multiple wildfires, today marks the anniversary of the Great Fire of 1910, also known as the "Big Blowup" or the "Big Burn." The historic blaze burned ...

After the Great Fire in 1871, Chicago’s mayor declared martial law. The military occupation ended days later, after the death of a civilian. On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire devastated the city ...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Mac Smith joined WABI to discuss his newest book, “The Great Fire of 1947 and the Loss of Bar Harbor’s Golden Era.” Summary: “The Great Fire of 1947 and the End of Bar Harbor’s ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Springfield residents have a long history of advocating for their neighborhood. During the Great Fire of 1901, they formed a bucket brigade to help stop the flames from spreading ...

The Great Fire of 1910 — better known in these parts as the Big Burn — came to life 115 years ago Wednesday on Aug. 20, 1910, when gale-force winds caused a number of smaller wildfires thoughout ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...