Fire & Forest: October 6, 2016: Fire Prevention Week urges fire awareness year round …
Every year in our country since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed during the month of October. It was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Over two days, this fire killed more than 250 people, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The cause or blame for…