Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge Fire
Harrisburg, PA
December 4, 1844
On December 4, 1844, the Cumberland Valley Railroad bridge across the Susquehanna River west of City Island was destroyed in a long and spectacular fire. The fire was believed started from embers or hot coals dropped from a steam locomotive. The fire department of the era was powerless to do anything about it. Loss was listed at $130,000. |
