Under a Flaming Sky

In "Inferno," author Daniel J. Brown chronicles the harrowing events of the Hinckley fire of September 1, 1894, which engulfed the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, trapping over 2,000 residents in a catastrophic blaze. This gripping narrative details how the fire, fueled by extraordinary conditions, created its own weather phenomena and unleashed devastating flames, leading to over 400 fatalities. Brown weaves together survivor accounts and expert interviews, illustrating the profound impact of this disaster on forestry management and wildfire response in North America.