A chimney fire in a house in Wiconisco, on the evening of Saturday, January 25, 1941, caused no extensive damage. The house was owned by Mr. Mayers Forman, and tenanted by Jessie Lohar. The Wiconisco fire company responded and extinguished the flames.
1978
David Schreffler House Fire - Lykens Twp, Dauphin Co, PA
On the afternoon of January 25, 1978, the home of David Schreffler was found to be on fire. The fire company was called, with Gratz being assisted by the Berrysburg, Pillow, and Klingerstown fire companies. Due to snow, fire apparatus had difficulty accessing the home, which was located at the end of a quarter mile long driveway. Some vehicles got stuck, blocking access to others. The home was fully involved when the units arrived, and was a total loss. The fire started from a wood burning stove.
At 2:30 a.m. on January 25, 1882, a fire broke out in the basement of the Providence and Worcester Railroad Company's depot, occupied by Charles Talcott, steam and gas pipe fitter. The flames soon enveloped the whole building, destroying the ticket and the Western Union Telegraph office, along with their contents, and Early & Prew's and Jenks's express offices. The fire then spread to Dr. Edwards' Block, in which were several stores and offices, nearly destroying it. Businesses sustaining losses included: Whitemarsh & Crow - Dry Goods, Henry Whitney - Druggist, J.S. Wartz - Cigars, C.B. Knowles - Photographer, Ann Perry - Milliner, Dr. Buckland - Dentist, Frank Campbell - Tailor, Cook Stationary & Blank Books, Producers National Bank, William Fuller - Dress Maker, Cook Office Furniture, Charles W. Talcott, Adam's Express Company, Christian Kollett - Barber, and Occident Tea Company. The total loss amounted to nearly $100,000. Four firemen fell from a ladder and were slightly injured. The town clerk's office and council chambers in Edwards Block were also badly damaged.
An explosion occurred at the Harwick Coal Mine, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on a bitter cold January 25, 1904, morning. It was so cold that ice had formed in the mine's air intake tunnel, greatly reducing, if not cutting off, the air flow in the mine. Methane gas built up in areas of the mine because of the poor airflow. At 8:15 a.m., an improperly placed charge of black powder ignited a pocket of gas. The gas exploded, causing coal dust from the walls and floors of the mine to become airborne. The suspended coal dust also exploded, causing a chain reaction of explosions and fire to spread with ferocious velocity throughout the mine. It took only seconds to involve the entire mine. The cages were blown out of the mine shaft. A mule that had been at the bottom of the shaft was caught by the force of the explosion and blown 300 feet out of the mine. The blast killed 177 men - 121 of whom were identified, and 56 of whom were not. The youngest victim was 15 years old. Two rescuers were also killed while searching for victims. They were in separate parts of the mine and had each been overcome by gasses.
A fire at the five-story Comfort Inn Hotel in Greenville, South Carolina on January 25, 2004, caused six deaths and multiple injuries. The fire, which started on the third floor near the back stairway, is believed to be arson. The smoke was so thick, that some guests broke windows and jumped, climbed down bed sheets, or waited for firefighters to rescue them. All deceased victims were found on the third floor. Those who were injured suffered from smoke inhalation, burns, and cuts received while trying to get out the windows.
2008
Monte Carlo Hotel-Casino Fire - Las Vegas, NV
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