150th anniversary: A fire destroyed 812 structures and killed 20 people in Chicago
History · Anniversaries · Sun, July 14, 2024
1874: A fire destroyed 812 structures and killed 20 people in Chicago, leading to reforms in the city's fire-prevention and firefighting efforts.
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