The Hartford Circus Fire: The Day the Big Top Burned and Changed America Forever
Northeast Legends and Stories by Michael DeLude
S2 · E14
Jan 6, 2026
15:57
Episode notes
The Hartford Circus Fire of July 6, 1944: explore the tragic Ringling Bros. big top blaze that killed 168, injured 700, and changed fire safety forever. Full deep-dive episode on the disaster's causes, survivor stories, investigation, legacy, and mysteries like Little Miss 1565 in this gripping Northeast history podcast.
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