Chicago Fire of 1874

When

1874

Kind

Fire

Coordinates

41.87° N, 87.63° W

Description

American fire

Date from

year in its name

American fire

The Chicago Fire of 1874 took place on July 14. Reports of the extent of the damage vary somewhat, but sources generally agree that the fire burned 47 acres (19 ha) just south of the Loop, destroyed 812 structures and killed 20 people.

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