UNDER A FLAMING SKY: The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894

On September 1, 1894, two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, trapping more than 2,000 people. As the fire surrounded the town, two trains became the only means of escape, running a gauntlet of fire. In all, more than 400 people died, leading to a revolution in forestry management practices. 16 pages of photos.