15h 5min, oct 8, 1871 y - Great Chicago Fire
Description:
This fire only lasted 2 days but was the first large fire that citizens had to band together to fight. It led to the creation of a new system for city infrastructure. Many buildings before this event were very cheap and made with flammable materials.
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Date:
15h 5min, oct 8, 1871 y
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~ 152 years ago