
In October 1947, Maine experienced the worst fire disaster in its history. Climaxing months of drought, fires raged across more than 200,000 acres. Nine communities were practically leveled and four others severely damaged. Fifteen people lost their lives. Wildfire Loose describes...



It was October of 1947, & Maine was as dry as a tinderbox. Then the sparks started flying. Before the conflagrations ended a week later, 200,000 acres had burned, countless historic buildings were consumed, & 15 people lost their lives. It was an event that left an indelible...