THIS WEEK IN FIRE HISTORY
 
 

Nov. 8: In 1882, a fire kills 31 in Halifax, NS.

 

Nov. 9: In 1872, the Great Boston Fire causes a $75 million loss in Boston, MA

 

Nov. 10: In 1944, an explosion kills 373 in Seeadler Harbor, Manus Island, Admiralty Islands.

  Nov. 11: In 1979, a boarding house fire kills 14 in Pioneer, OH.
  Nov. 12: In 1984, a fire at an Air Force base facility causes a $138 million loss in Norman, OK.
  Nov. 13: In 1909, a coal mine explosion kills 259 in CHerry, IL.
 

Nov. 14: In 1977, a hotel fire kills 47 in Manila, Philippines.

 
 

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