Destructive Fire in Philadelphia Causes Panic and Casualties
A major blaze tore through Philadelphia districts from Vine to Race Streets and along the wharf, with crowds fleeing to the river as explosions rocked the area. Firefighters reported fear and confusion as walls collapsed onto bystanders near Water Street, with reports of about thirty fatalities.
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