1970s South Bronx building fires

When

1970s

Kind

Fire

Coordinates

40.71° N, 74.01° W

Description

series of fires in New York City, USA

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Destructive fires in New York City, US

The 1970s South Bronx building fires, often referred to as simply the Bronx fires, were a series of fires that severely damaged the South Bronx and destroyed more than 80% of the buildings in the area. The Bronx fires were the most damaging case of the high rates of fire and arson afflicting cities across America during the 1970s.

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