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The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in the American city of Chicago during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles (9 km 2 ) of the city including over 17,000 structures, and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. [ 3 ]
Bird's-eye map of Chicago highlighting the area specifically affected by the 1874 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) [1] just south of the Loop, destroyed 812 structures and killed 20 people. [2]
1253 – Great Fire of Utrecht, the Netherlands, lasted for 9 days and destroyed much of the city. 1276 – Third Fire of Lübeck, Germany, results in a comprehensive fire safety system. This was the last major fire in the city before bombing of WW II. 1327 – Fire of Munich, Germany, destroys one-third of the city, 30 deaths.
Chicago Fire character: First appearance: Chicago Fire: A Real Shot in the Arm (episode 8.02) Last appearance: Chicago Fire: Barely Gone (episode 12.01) Created by: Matt Olmstead: Portrayed by: Alberto Rosende: In-universe information; Gender: Male: Occupation: CFD Firefighter: Family: Unnamed Father (deceased) Unnamed Mother (deceased ...
Dreamy American Beach Towns That Look Like Europe Grace Cary - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Summer's still in full ...
This is a list of the top 100 cities ranked by the number of international visitors, including all international arrivals by land, air, and sea, for tourist or business purposes. The consulting firm Euromonitor and the financial services corporation Mastercard define the concept of the foreign visitor differently, thus their respective rankings ...
The Windy City won’t be the same without Chicago Fire’s Kara Killmer, but she isn’t taking her journey on the show for granted. “Thank you for the privilege of playing sweet Sylvie for 10 ...
“Chicago was the first city in which I gained recognition outside the South,” Buffett told Tribune critic Chris Jones in 2016. “And it was Steve Goodman who turned me into a lifelong Cubs ...