Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

HOTEL ADAMS, PHOENIX



On May 17, 1910, fire destroyed the Hotel Adams in Phoenix, Arizona, at the time `` the largest and most expensive building'' in the city, according to the Arizona Republican newspaper. ``All afternoon and all night streams of hose played upon the ruin which kept shooting up flames and showers of sparks,'' the newspaper said. No injuries were reported.

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