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Great Chicago Fire
- When
- October 8–10, 1871
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
The Great Chicago Fire burned in Chicago, Illinois, during October 8–10, 1871, destroying structures and leaving residents homeless.
The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed 17,000 structures across roughly 3.3 square miles, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. Strong southwest winds helped carry flying embers toward the heart of the city.
Sources
- Great Chicago Fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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