Fire Lieutenant Killed in Floor Collapse During Automotive Paint Shop Fire – Scranton, Pennsylvania – August 25, 1932 On August 25, 1932, Scranton Fire Lieutenant Hugh A. Flaherty of Engine 9 was killed during a second alarm fire in an automotive paint shop when a wall collapsed, and the second floor dropped onto the first...Read More
Three Firefighters Killed in Wall Collapse at Fire in Lead Factory – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – August 25, 1803 On August 25, 1803, three Philadelphia firefighters died after extinguishing a major fire in a lead factory along the riverfront. Firefighters were taking up from the scene when the front wall and chimney suddenly collapsed, burying several...Read More
