Northwest History. Alaska. Fires.
Cold Helps Fire. COLD HELPS FIRE. NOME, Alaska. Nov. 23. -- Fighting a fire when the zero temperature froze all the water being used, was the experience of the residents of Nome. Three buildings were destroyed and the fire for a time threatened the entire town. Four fighters were slighty burned. Est...
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1925
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| Summary: | Cold Helps Fire. COLD HELPS FIRE. NOME, Alaska. Nov. 23. -- Fighting a fire when the zero temperature froze all the water being used, was the experience of the residents of Nome. Three buildings were destroyed and the fire for a time threatened the entire town. Four fighters were slighty burned. Estimated damage of $100,000 was done. |
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