6 fires that helped shape the development of American cities
These six American fires led to change: political, legislative and geographic. Those tragedies helped shape the evolving story of the United States.
A fire at Buddhist temple in New York killed 2 people, including a monk
A fire at a Buddhist temple in New York City has left two people dead, including a Buddhist monk. New York City fire officials say the fire started in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday morning.
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The 5 Best Destinations History Buffs Will Love In The Oldest Part Of New York City
While the Great Fire of New York in 1835 destroyed some structures, the modern-day Stone Street has plenty of reconstructed old brick buildings similar to those of Europe, yet the area still feels ...
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Los Angeles May Rise From the Ashes But Won’t Be Transformed
What followed were 2,000 words of vivid description of what came to be known as the Great Fire of New York. Spread by gale-force winds and exacerbated by subzero temperatures that froze hydrants ...
GFD: New York State leads 2024 in fatalities by fire
Based on a study done by the Gates Fire District, New York State was the top state for fatalities by fire with 138 deaths in ...
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The Great Fire of London
An illustration of the Great Fire of ... to the events of the fire in his diary on September 2nd, 1666. This is a simplified excerpt: I told the King and Duke of York (the King’s brother ...