1868 The town of Barkerville, British Columbia burned to the ground after a miner tried to kiss a dance hall girl. In their struggle, they dislodged a stovepipe and set the canvas ceiling of the saloon on fire. Residents were forced to take refuge from the heat and the sparks in Williams Creek. Although the gold mining town was rebuilt, it eventually became a ghost town
Wow! All because she didn't want to be kissed. I hope he learned a lesson.