On April 5, 1928, a menacing forest fire swept through the Maryland section near Lanham, Md, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Firefighters from Washington and nearby Maryland communities joined forces to battle the blaze, which threatened farmhouses and other buildings at several points. The fire raged unchecked for hours, fueled by strong winds and dry underbrush.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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