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Domestic News
August 1, 1853
Hannibal Journal
Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri
What is this article about?
Shasta City, California, was completely destroyed by fire on the morning of June 12. The blaze swept through the town in half an hour. Rebuilding has begun, with plans for fireproof stores.
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We find the following in the New York Daily Tribune, of the 25th inst.:
Additional California News-Another Great Conflagration-Shasta City Destroyed
From the San Francisco Herald, June 17
We received information last evening, through Adams & Co.'s Express, of the entire destruction of Shasta City by fire. The fire commenced about 5 o'clock on the morning of the 12th inst., and in half an hour made a clean sweep of the town.
Building has already commenced, and many of the merchants talk of erecting fireproof stores.
Additional California News-Another Great Conflagration-Shasta City Destroyed
From the San Francisco Herald, June 17
We received information last evening, through Adams & Co.'s Express, of the entire destruction of Shasta City by fire. The fire commenced about 5 o'clock on the morning of the 12th inst., and in half an hour made a clean sweep of the town.
Building has already commenced, and many of the merchants talk of erecting fireproof stores.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Shasta City Fire
California Conflagration
Town Destruction
Rebuild Fireproof
Where did it happen?
Shasta City, California
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Shasta City, California
Event Date
June 12
Outcome
entire town destroyed; no casualties mentioned. rebuilding underway with plans for fireproof stores.
Event Details
Fire started at 5 a.m. on June 12 and destroyed the whole town in 30 minutes. Information received via Adams & Co.'s Express.