In early October 1666, a ferocious fire erupted near London. The flames leaped buildings with savage speed, spreading throughout the city like an uncontrollable beast. The very fabric of the city quickly became fuel for the inferno, spewing a sky full of dark clouds. Many citizens were forced to abandon their possessions, leaving behind their lives

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the