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Great Fire of Meireki

When
2 March 1657
Where
Edo
Part of
Great Fire of Meireki in Edo

A massive fire destroyed 60–70% of Edo on 2 March 1657, killing an estimated 100,000 people.

The Great Fire of Meireki, also called the Great Furisode Fire, struck Edo on 2 March 1657. It destroyed 60–70% of the city, which was then the de facto capital of Japan. The disaster resulted in an estimated 100,000 deaths and left a vast portion of the city completely burnt.

Sources

  1. Great Fire of Meireki Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  2. Edo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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