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Active flame front of the Zaca Fire, 2007, at the time the second-largest fire on record in California Active flame front of the Zaca Fire, the 12th-largest fire on record for California as of 2022 Smoldering fire front of the Zaca Fire, 2007 Moonlight fire, California, September 2007 Ground to crown flame spread, Day Fire, near Old Highway 99, California, September 12, 2007 The 162,702-acre ...
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]
The Great Fire of Rome (Latin: incendium magnum Romae) began on the 19th of July 64 AD. [1] The fire started in the merchant shops around Rome's chariot stadium, Circus Maximus. After six days, the fire was brought under control, but before the damage could be assessed, the fire reignited and burned for another three days.
The fire damaged a large area due to a burst pipe leaving no available water at the scene. [27] 1894 – Great Hinckley Fire, Minnesota was a firestorm that destroyed several towns; over 400 killed. 1894 – A fire affected the business section of Frederick, South Dakota, causing over $100,000 in damage.
He noted that it will likely take a "number of days" to contain the fire due to the terrain. The flames threatened big-name celebrities' homes including Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, and were ...
Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a home on January 8, 2025 in Malibu, California. Smoke from the Palisades Fire is seen from Point Dume while it burns homes along the Pacific Coast Highway amid ...
The Hughes Fire that started Wednesday and continued to burn Thursday is the latest in a series of disastrous blazes that have broken out in southern California since Jan. 7.
The fire did not spread significantly on Wednesday, 5 September. Ludgate in flames, with St Paul's Cathedral in the distance (square tower without the spire) now catching flames. Oil painting by anonymous artist, c. 1670. Tuesday, 4 September was the day of greatest destruction. [87]