Great New York City Fire of 1845

Quand

1845

Type

Incendie

Coordonnées

40.71° N, 74.01° W

Description

historic fire in Manhattan

Date from

year in its name

Fire and explosion in Manhattan

The Great New York City Fire of 1845 broke out on July 19, 1845, in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The fire started in a whale oil and candle manufacturing establishment and quickly spread to other wooden structures. It reached a warehouse at 38 Broad Street where combustible saltpeter was stored and caused a massive explosion that spread the fire even farther.

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