Under a Flaming Sky: The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894

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Book Synopsis: On September 1, 1894 two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, trapping over 2,000 people. Daniel J. Brown recounts the events surrounding the fire in the first and only book on to chronicle the dramatic story that unfolded.

Whereas Oregon's famous "Biscuit" fire in 2002 burned 350,000 acres in one week, the Hinckley fire did the same damage in five hours. The fire created its own weather, including hurricane-strength winds, bubbles of plasma-like glowing gas, and 200-foot-tall flames. In some instances, "fire whirls," or tornadoes of fire, danced out from the main body of the fire to knock down buildings and carry flaming debris into the sky. Temperatures reached 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit--the melting point of steel.

As the fire surrounded the town, two railroads became the only means of escape. Two trains ran the gauntlet of fire. One train caught on fire from one end to the other. The heroic young African-American porter ran up and down the length of the train, reassuring the passengers even as the flames tore at their clothes. On the other train, the engineer refused to back his locomotive out of town until the last possible minute of escape. In all, more than 400 people died, leading to a revolution in forestry management practices and federal agencies that monitor and fight wildfires today.

Author Daniel Brown has woven together numerous survivors' stories, historical sources, and interviews with forest fire experts in a gripping narrative that tells the fascinating story of one of North America's most devastating fires and how it changed the nation.

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Experience the captivating true story of the Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894 in "Under a Flaming Sky". This meticulously documented account by author Daniel J. Brown takes you back in time to September 1, 1894, when two raging forest fires merged and engulfed the town of Hinckley, Minnesota. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding narrative that unfolds in a matter of hours, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Unlike any fire in history, the Hinckley fire unleashed unimaginable power, driving hurricane-strength winds and flames towering over 200 feet into the sky. The intensity of this inferno even created fire whirls, tornadoes of fire, that destroyed buildings and flung burning debris into the air. With temperatures surpassing the melting point of steel, it is no wonder that more than 400 lives were lost in this catastrophic event.

But amidst the chaos, tales of heroism emerged. The accounts of the courageous African-American porter reassuring passengers on a flaming train and the determined engineer risking everything for the safety of others will leave you in awe. Their stories, along with those of numerous survivors, historical sources, and interviews with forest fire experts, have been masterfully woven together by Daniel Brown, creating a gripping narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Join us in reliving this pivotal moment in North America's history and understanding the far-reaching impact it had on forestry management practices and the birth of federal agencies dedicated to fighting and preventing wildfires. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the astonishing story of the Great Hinckley Firestorm. Get your copy of "Under a Flaming Sky" now!

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