Episode 3 of 3
Evacuation and Escape
- When
- September 1, 1894
- Where
- Hinckley
Residents fled as the fire approached, with some escaping via train while others were trapped.
By 3:00 pm, many residents did not believe the fire would enter the heart of town. Fifteen minutes later, the last employees of the Brennan Lumber Company fled. The Eastern Minnesota train left Hinckley as flames licked at the sides of the wooden cars, melting paint.
Sources
- Great Hinckley Fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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