[4][5] There were no human deaths, but it killed fish, trees, and deer and damaged properties.
[2][6] In April, a farmer in Lake Placid lost control of a fallow fire.
[2]: 7 The fire was fueled by a 72-day-long drought, scarce rainfall, dried leaves, and vegetation.
[2] Fires in other parts were ignited by sparks due to wood and coal-fueled trains and logging.
[4][7][6] The center of the Great Fire of 1903 was Lake Placid, which spread at a rate of 8 miles in two hours.
[8] Fire in Keene Valley burned nine miles from Cascade to St. Hubert's Inn.