Fires

The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

This tiny church is one of England's smallest.

This landmark vessel dry-berthed in Tacoma's harbor served in emergencies and ceremonies for more than 50 years.

Twelve unique carved plaques across Humboldt tell a story of the ingenuity and bravery of ordinary citizens during the city's burning.

Once part of an extensive network of fire towers, this is one of the few remaining in this Wisconsin forest.

A museum dedicated to firefighting in a city that was crucial to the modern history of the profession.

An underground blaze turned this village into a ghost town.

In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.

This century-old independent movie theater with an iconic Art Deco neon sign survived a devastating fire in 2016.

Before firefighters, villagers relied on this simple hook to save their thatched cottages from a fiery doom.

A downtown filled with nearly deserted historic buildings was revived as a pastel paradise.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

A church now sits over the site of one of the worst urban disasters of early 19th-century America.