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Domestic News
December 2, 1891
Morris Tribune
Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
A fire broke out in the Hughes building on Front Street in Tracy, Minnesota, on Nov. 30, destroying a large portion of the business district amid strong winds, with total losses estimated at $100,000.
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A Big Fire at Tracy.
The Business Portion of a Minnesota Town Destroyed by Fire.
Tracy, Minn., Nov. 30.-A large portion of the business part of this place is in ashes from a disastrous fire which broke out on Front street at 11 a. m. The origin of the fire is unknown. It broke out suddenly in the Hughes building. The wind was blowing a strong gale from the southeast at the time and the flames spread rapidly, taking the wooden buildings along Front street in quick succession. With the poor apparatus on hand, the flames made rapid headway and burned several blocks before extinguished. The total loss is about $100,000.
The Business Portion of a Minnesota Town Destroyed by Fire.
Tracy, Minn., Nov. 30.-A large portion of the business part of this place is in ashes from a disastrous fire which broke out on Front street at 11 a. m. The origin of the fire is unknown. It broke out suddenly in the Hughes building. The wind was blowing a strong gale from the southeast at the time and the flames spread rapidly, taking the wooden buildings along Front street in quick succession. With the poor apparatus on hand, the flames made rapid headway and burned several blocks before extinguished. The total loss is about $100,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Tracy Fire
Minnesota Fire
Business District
Hughes Building
Front Street
Where did it happen?
Tracy, Minn.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Tracy, Minn.
Event Date
Nov. 30.
Outcome
total loss about $100,000; several blocks burned.
Event Details
Fire broke out suddenly in the Hughes building on Front street at 11 a. m., origin unknown. Strong southeast gale spread flames rapidly through wooden buildings. Poor apparatus allowed it to burn several blocks before extinguished.