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July 13, 1910
Bismarck Daily Tribune
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
A massive fire destroyed the towns of Campbellton and Richardsville in New Brunswick, Canada, on July 11, killing two people, leaving 5,400 homeless, and causing $2.5 million in damages to over 1,000 buildings.
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FIRE DESTROYED CANADIAN TOWNS
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, July 12. -A waste of smoking ruins extending two miles and seven isolated buildings represented tonight the town of Campbellton and the nearby village of Richardsville, which were overwhelmed yesterday by fire.
Two lives were lost during the ten hours the fire raged.
Five thousand residents of Campbellton and 400 of Richardsville are homeless. One thousand buildings in Campbellton and 75 in the village were destroyed. The combined loss in both places is estimated at $2,500,000.
Dalhousie, New Brunswick, July 12. -A waste of smoking ruins extending two miles and seven isolated buildings represented tonight the town of Campbellton and the nearby village of Richardsville, which were overwhelmed yesterday by fire.
Two lives were lost during the ten hours the fire raged.
Five thousand residents of Campbellton and 400 of Richardsville are homeless. One thousand buildings in Campbellton and 75 in the village were destroyed. The combined loss in both places is estimated at $2,500,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Forest Fire
Town Destruction
Homeless Residents
Property Loss
Where did it happen?
Campbellton And Richardsville, New Brunswick, Canada
Story Details
Location
Campbellton And Richardsville, New Brunswick, Canada
Event Date
July 11
Story Details
A fire overwhelmed Campbellton and Richardsville, destroying over 1,000 buildings, killing two, and leaving 5,400 homeless with $2.5 million in losses.