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The Great Hinckley Fire: The Town That Couldn't Outrun the Flames
The Great Hinckley Fire: The Town That Couldn't Outrun the Flames
In 1894, a massive firestorm descended on Hinckley, Minnesota, forcing an entire town to make life-or-death decisions in a matter of minutes. From burning evacuation trains and collapsing bridges to families hiding in wells, gravel pits, and 18 inches of muddy water, this is the terrifying true story of one of America's deadliest wildfires.