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Extent of Destruction
- When
- 5-8 May 1842
- Where
- Altstadt
The fire destroyed about one-third of the buildings in the Altstadt, including 1,700 residences, seven churches, two synagogues, sixty schools, and public buildings.
Over three days, the fire destroyed 1,700 residential buildings containing more than 4,000 homes. It also destroyed seven churches, two synagogues, sixty schools, and public buildings including the Bank of Hamburg and the Rathaus. Fifty-one people died, including 22 firefighters.
Sources
- Great fire of Hamburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
- Hamburg Wikipedia
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