A Fiery Anniversary Date
On the same date - March 21 – in different years, massive fires devastated the cities of New Orleans and Paris, Texas.
Monday was the anniversary of two devastating American city fires. The first occurred March 21, 1788 in New Orleans and destroyed a staggering 856 of 1,100 structures. The second unfolded March 21, 1916 in Paris, Texas and claimed even more structures: 1,400.
The New Orleans incident is a little too far back in the history books to have been formally observed by media on its anniversary. However, thanks to Dallas Morning News staff writer Deborah Fleck, there is a reminder this week of the Paris disaster and how residents came together at the time to rebuild their community.
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