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    This is a sepia toned photo showing the remains of the Burtis mill after a fire. A two story house can be seen in the background that appears untouched by the fire. A mass of burned wood, twisted met

    This is a black and white photo of the remains of the Bluebird Restaurant that was situated on Main Street between Huron and Algoma along the east side. The fire began in Stewart's Taxi stand, and de

    This was the second significant fire in just over three months on the Main Street in 1963, on that side of the street. In addition to the loss of the buildings that burned, there was collateral damag

    This was the second significant fire in just over three months on the Main Street in 1963, on that side of the street. In addition to the loss of the buildings that burned, there was collateral damag

    This fire left 31 people homeless, 17 of them children and was believed to have started in a chimney. Volunteer firefighters and citizens alike helped to try and extinguish the blaze and aid with eva

    Two explosions were heard and two people were sent to the hospital during the battling of this fire. In addition to the total loss of Crest Hardware, Mae's Hairdressing, The Flower Pot and North Shor

    The two men who were hurt while trying to assist with the fire were Doug Davies and Roger Coventry. Davues was a citizen who was caught beneath a collapsing wall after the second explosion. Roger Cov

    There were four fire departments involved in trying to extinguish the blaze and at least 50 to 60 people assisted. There were seven people left homeless after the blaze and six tenants escaped withou

    This is the first of fourteen photo reproductions folder called "Fires" kept in the Thessalon Union Public Library. It is thought that these photos may be related to the report "The Mississagi Fire 1

    This is the thirteenth of fourteen black and white photo reproductions in a folder called "Fires", thought to be related to "The Mississagi Fire 1948 Historical Account" contained in the same folder.

    The photograph shows the hospital as it appeared before it was destroyed by fire. The brief note underneath this photo reports what happened when the fire struck.

    Typewritten notes on the bottom of this photo read: "Thessalon Red Cross Hospital Fire, April 2, 1940."

    A newspaper clipping about the fire that leveled the Rod & Gun Hotel. The historic structure dated back to the original lumber boom times in 1896 when the main part of the hotel was built by Robert A

    This is a clipping from the Sault Star describing the fire that leveled the Rod and Gun Hotel in Iron Bridge, the fire took place on February 15, 1987. Originally built in 1896 as a boarding house by

    Bill Gardiner bought the garage from Mr. Harper on June 19, 1956 and he changed the name to Gardiners Garage. He added onto the building and sold Shell Oil products as well as Dodge cars and trucks.

    This color postcard shows a 1907 Pumper Wagon that was situated in front of the Blind River Fire Department. These older vehicles were coal fired and a fireman would feed coal to the engine. This wou

    This is a black and white photo of part of the east side of Main Street, in winter. Shown is the Bluebird Restaurant, the Empire Theater and Delhenty`s Barber Shop. The buildings are partially obscur