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A close up image that captures the heat and intensity of a raging fire. The flames fan out in all directions, seemingly trying to escape the photo which holds them back.

Some fungi prefer burnt areas while others fruiting body production is enhanced by fire. This site describe the different types of fungi that prefer this type of environment.

In June of 1877 a huge fire levelled much of Saint John, New Brunswick, destroying 1612 structures. The story of the fire is commemorated in this collection of photographs taken before and after the conflagration.

In June of 1877 a huge fire levelled much of Saint John, New Brunswick, destroying 1612 structures. The story of the fire is commemorated in this collection of photographs taken before and after the conflagration.

In June of 1877 a huge fire levelled much of Saint John, New Brunswick, destroying 1612 structures. The story of the fire is commemorated in this collection of photographs taken before and after the conflagration.

Monument to those executed by firing squad (Lille)

Fire station at the harbor (Antwerp)

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NPR discusses past natural disasters in U.S. history, the challenges and the rebuilding. From the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, read about the events that changed peoples lives.

Site opens with a terrible picture of victims of the fire that draws the reader into the incredible story of this tragedy. A very comprehensive site with newspaper articles, trial testimony, maps of the building, and photographs.

View a photo of a forest fire in the Boreal Forest.