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Terrible prairie fires sweep plains in vast conflagrations
A historical account describes colossal prairie fires across the plains from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains. It recounts fires in 1878 and 1890, detailing immense flame walls, roaming fronts, animal stampedes, and human witnesses including Capt. Mason Edwards. Firebreaks are described as preventive measures in western towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Echas
Missouri River
Bs Mountains
Rilo Grande
Central
British America
Mark Twain
Plains
Nebraska
Moscow
Chicago
Bonhomme County
Dakota
Opposte Niobrara
Missouri
Bijou
Wessington
Coteaux
le Beau
Bois Cache
British Columbia
Northern Pacific
North Dakota
Agricul
Tural
Sofer
Hard Pan
Great Plains