Northeast Ohio Fire History
Fire Stories of the Western Reserve
Kresge Store Fire, 1908
Tragedies by Fire
The tragic stories about fire deaths each year show the pressing need for more fire safety and prevention training in Cleveland. In 2005, the house fire on East 87th Street, left one adult and eight children dead. It was Cleveland’s worst house fire in history.
Over the course of history, Cleveland and Northeast Ohio have suffered many horrible fire tragedies. To learn more about these fires click the “ Infamous Fire Stories” button. If you’re interested in learning more specifically about the Cleveland Fire Department click on the “ Cleveland Fire History Series” button. And if you want to see a movie of Cleveland firefighters rushing to a fire in 1902 click on the button labeled “1902 Cleveland Fire Department Movie.”
