Destruction from 1947 New England wildfire

The transcript describes a devastating fire in Bar Harbor, where a shift in the wind helped halt the flames. Despite this, the fire resulted in 13 deaths, 6000 people left homeless, and significant property damage, including the destruction of 500 homes and 100,000 acres of woodland. The economic impact was severe, with $30 million in damages. This event is noted as one of the most tragic fires in New England's history.

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