List Of Fires
This is a list of historic disastrous fires. Before the 20th century, fires were a major hazard to urban areas and the cause of massive amounts of damage to cities. While a few of the most important wildfires or forest fires are included, this list is not the primary resource to refer to for the most severe wildfires, which is summarized in the List of forest fires.
Read more about List Of Fires: City Fires, Building or Structure Fires, Ship Fires, Transport Fires, Mine Fires, Forest and Countryside Fires
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