In this, the fifth installment of the Minutes of Disaster, we recount the tale of the Great Sausage Fire, a calamity so catastrophic it's a wonder any of us survived.
It began on a fateful Tuesday, March 15th, 2023, when the Sausage Factory on 4th and Main burst into flames. The inferno raged for hours, fueled by a combination of grease, fat, and the tears of the factory workers.
Read the Sausage Factory Workers' Union Press Release for a first-hand account of the events leading up to the disaster.
Hear from the survivors themselves and discover the true horror of that fateful night.
As the investigation continues, officials are still trying to determine the cause of the disaster. Read our special report on the officials' stumped faces.
Stay tuned for further updates as this is a developing story.
Next week: The Great Sausage Fire: A Retrospective