Fire!: The 100 Most Devastating Fires And The Heroes Who Fought Them

by Edward C. Goodman (editor)

The harrowing stories and vivid images of the most devastating fires throughout history come alive in this expansive history of fire, rich with breathtaking real-life adventures.

- Great Fire of London

- The Burning of Moscow

- The Sultana Steamship Disaster

- The Great Fire of Chicago

- The Great Fire of San Francisco

- Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, New York City

- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

- Watts Riots, Los Angeles

- King's Cross Subway Station

- Persian Gulf War Oil Well Fires

- The Los Alamos Wildfires

256 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2001

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thorough collection of tragic incidents, although the details get lost in the shuffle as most of the events are given only 2 to 3 pages (and that is including illustrations or photographs with the text). Still, those attuned to disasters and history will likely find something inside of interest.

[Chet Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book with plenty of black and white and color photos. Covers all of the most devastating and well-known fires throughout history that occurred all throughout the world. It also covers different types of fires including wildfires, ship fires, theater fires and hotel fires. For a historian that has an interest in fire it is a must read book that gives basic information on each fire, the history of the structure before the fire and also the outcomes of each fire and how they changed fire code laws.

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Historically interesting, especially details about the history of firefighting.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fire by Edward C. Goodman Good book, has the histories of many deadly fires around the world starting with the Great London Fire in 1666. I really enjoyed reading it.