What the records say
- When
- 15 Nov 1824
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 55.95° N, 3.19° W
- Description
- city fire in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Great Fire of Edinburgh
City fire in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
The Great Fire of Edinburgh was one of the most destructive fires in the history of Edinburgh. It started on Monday, 15 November 1824, and lasted for five days, with two major phases.
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