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The Great Fire of Brisbane
- When
- 1 December 1864
- Where
- Central Business District
A major conflagration swept through Brisbane's central business district on 1 December 1864, destroying entire blocks in key streets.
The fire burned out of control for two and a half hours. Entire blocks were destroyed, mainly in Queen, Albert, George, and Elizabeth Streets. This event destroyed much of the early commercial centre, prompting a shift to masonry construction.
Sources
- Great fire of Brisbane Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
- History of Brisbane Wikipedia
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