Northwest History. Alaska. Fires.

• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: 1937
• Subjects: polar bear; fire; Point Barrow; Alaska; hospital; blaze; drugs; surgical instruments; hospital equipment; Presbyterian mission; school building; Northwest; Pacific > History > 20th century; Fire Point; Pacific; Barrow
• Online Access: http://content.libraries.wsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clipping/id/91023

Polar Bear Fire Fan: He Embarrasses Alaskans. POLAR BEAR FIRE FAN He Embarrasses Alaskans POINT BARROW. Alaska, Feb. 20. — (l.N.S.)—Alaska's northernmost hospital was in ruins today following a spectacular blaze that destroyed drugs, surgical instruments and hospital equipment. Absence of a win...