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Chicago and the great conflagration Chicago and the great conflagration Elias Colbert “The first part is devoted to a history of Chicago, its inception and growth. Statistics of the city in 1870 show its condition prior to the fire. The latter half of the book gives an account of the … OL1105931W
Pippi to the rescue Pippi to the rescue Astrid Lindgren The heroic Pippi Longstocking takes charge and rescues two little boys from a burning building when no one else can figure out how to save them. OL14872968W
Tikvah means hope Tikvah means hope Patricia Polacco After a devastating fire in the hills of Oakland, California, during Sukkoth, a Jewish family and their neighbors find symbols of hope amidst the ashes. OL15036322W
Clifford the Firehouse Dog Clifford the Firehouse Dog Norman Bridwell Emily Elizabeth and Clifford go to visit his brother, who is a firehouse dog. When an alarm goes off, Clifford comes to the rescue--he HELPS OTHERS by rescuing the people and putting out the fire! OL15037376W
Rogue's home Rogue's home Hilari Bell The Boys Are Back!Sir Michael Sevenson and his squire, Fisk, can't seem to keep out of hot water. After five long years, Fisk has been called home to Ruesport to investigate who framed his sister Ann… OL15067142W
One of the survivors One of the survivors Susan Shaw When his classmates die in a school fire, fourteen-year-old Joey is haunted by their deaths and struggles to survive amidst suspicion and anger from the town. OL15105366W
The Great Fire of Hong Kong The Great Fire of Hong Kong Adam Nebbs PREFACE This book presents one of the most dramatic events in Hong Kong’s history, now long forgotten, as reported by several people who witnessed it, and the unlikely coincidence of three visitin… OL15376508W
Enid and the church fire Enid and the church fire Cynthia G. Williams When Enid's neighborhood church burns down, some people wonder whether or not the fire was an accident. OL156233W
San Francisco is burning San Francisco is burning Dennis Smith At 5:12 a.m. on the morning of April 18, 1906, San Francisco was struck by one of the worst earthquakes in history, instantly killing hundreds. The ensuing fires that ravaged the city for days were r… OL15816376W
Children of the fire Children of the fire Harriette Robinet A young black girl named Hallelujah lives through the great Chicago fire with courage and resourcefulness. OL15842052W
Wildfire Wildfire Mavis Thorpe Clark Chronicles the terrifying events of the day that uncontrolled wildfire sweeps across the countryside and records the reactions of five youngsters caught in it. OL15845955W
One of the survivors One of the survivors Susan Shaw When his classmates die in a school fire, fourteen-year-old Joey is haunted by their deaths and struggles to survive amidst suspicion and anger from the town. OL17671050W
Walt Disney Productions presents Scamp saves the house Walt Disney Productions presents Scamp saves the house Walt Disney Productions Scamp, who has trouble being good like the other puppies, becomes a hero when he saves the house from fire. OL17907115W
Miss Molly's secret adventure Miss Molly's secret adventure Annette Sultemeier Miss Molly the mouse saves the Holly family from a fire by leading their cat Paws on a wild chase through the house and awakening the family. OL1854656W
History of firefighting in America History of firefighting in America Dennis Smith Discusses notable fires in America from 1608 to 1977, traces the development of firefighting equipment and techniques, fire protection legislation, and mutual insurance, and describes the personal co… OL1896756W
Worlds Afire Worlds Afire Paul B. Janeczko In this collection of eyewitness poems, the excitement and anticipation of attending the circus on July 6, 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, turns to horror when a fire engulfs the circus tent, killing … OL1913913W
After the fire After the fire Jane Casey "London police detective Maeve Kerrigan has spent plenty of time at Murchison House. One of the many cement high-rise towers comprising the Maudling Estate housing project, Murchison Tower is home to… OL20030238W
Wildfire Wildfire Deb Loughead Bridgewood is having one of the hottest summers on record. Despite the strict fire ban, fires keep breaking out, and it's starting to look like arson. Dylan O'Connor, as usual, is right in the thick … OL20173878W
Principles of Fire Behavior, Second Edition Principles of Fire Behavior, Second Edition James G. Quintiere xxiii, 413 pages ; 24 cm OL21278437W
The 75-cent son The 75-cent son Janice Greene Constantly criticized by his father, a young dyslexic man tries to prove his worth when a fire threatens to sink their ship. OL21537977W
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