S1 E11: The Hartford Circus Fire

Episode 11 of the Calamity! Podcast podcast, hosted by Calamity! Podcast, titled "S1 E11: The Hartford Circus Fire" was published on August 26, 2019 and runs 62 minutes.

August 26, 2019 ·62m · Calamity! Podcast

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In 1944, one of the most deadly structure fires in U.S. history took circus spectators by surprise in Hartford, Connecticut. War efforts and a packed performance scheduled were contributing factors to the destruction, but thankfully the city's quick response and preparedness helped the relief efforts considerably. 

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