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Devastating Martinique Disaster Leaves City in Ruins
Reports describe St Pierre’s complete destruction by fire and heat after the Mt Pelee eruption. Survivors aboard the cruiser Suchet brought nine fatalities and many burned or wounded aboard, while Fort de France prepares hospitals, stores, and guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pierre
Fort de France
le Corbet
le Precheur
Suchet
Martinique
Paria
Sighit
Hlarne
St. Vincent
Pompei
Bank of
Pouver Quertier
le Prepheur
Harlyoy
Roddam
Port Ile
Nisisior
Gut
Gelieh
Atay
St. Puen