Out Of The Flames : Fires And Fire Fighting On The Canadian Prairies

A study of fire and firefighting on the Canadian Prairies, examining the central role of fire in both daily life and disaster from the pre-settlement period through the twentieth century. The author traces the causes and consequences of major prairie fires, including those sparked by natural forces, human activity, and industrial expansion, and describes how environmental conditions such as drought and wind contributed to their rapid spread. Particular attention is given to fires affecting prairie towns and railway communities, where wooden construction made urban centres especially vulnerable.