THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 16, 1948 

* Reno, Nevada 
* Fire & explosion 

This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Six Are Dead, 120 Injured in Reno As Fire and Blast Destroy Stores"

Tells of the Reno, Nevada fire disaster that caused an explosion that caused many injuries and some fatalities.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition save for minor creasing.