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  1. The Great Burn of 1885: A Summer of Ash and Loss

    While Seattle sweltered, the timberlands north of the city were consumed by an unprecedented wildfire season, leaving behind a trail of homelessness, tragedy, and destruction.

    Jul 10, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSnohomish River, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyDisasters

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  1. A Near Miss at Second and Pike

    A pedestrian’s moment of distraction leads to a dramatic collision with a downtown cable car, resulting in a surprising escape.

    Aug 3, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

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