Inferno!: And the Miracles of the Colorado Marshall Fire

The December 30, 2021, Marshall Fire outside of Boulder will be remembered as the most destructive inferno in Colorado history and one of the top fifteen worst fires in the western U.S. In a little over four hours, the fire, fueled by high velocity Chinook winds, burns 6,026 acres, consumes 1,084 structures, and damages many additional. Over 37,500 residents evacuate. Most flee without receiving any warning, leaving with little more than the shirts on their backs, escaping a fire burning minutes behind. Miraculously, only two persons are killed and eight injured during the fire. Though everyone's story is unique, common experiences abound. Scenes during the fire are surreal with one house engulfed in flames while its neighbor sits untouched with Christmas lights twinkling. The fury of the wind decides what burns and what stands untouched. "INFERNO!" is the true story of the Marshall fire and the many miracles that occur during and after. Interviews, local history and pictures convey the turmoil, tragedy and drama of this nightmare.

Author: Tom Gormley
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Published: 10/10/2022
Pages: 254
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9781698713144


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023