jan 1, 64 - Fire destroyed much of Rome

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The fire began in the slums of a district south of the legendary Palatine Hill. The area's homes burned very quickly and the fire spread north. During the chaos of the fire, there were reports of heavy looting. The fire ended up raging out of control for nearly three days, thus wiping out 14 districts of Rome. Only four were untouched by the fire. Hundreds of people died in the fire and many thousands were left homeless. Some people say that the Christians were left to blame.

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