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Watch the Video. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history, and it changed our ideas of fire safety forever. Watch as retired National Fire Protection Association’s Casey Grant and Lauren Tarshis, author of the “I Survived” series, talk about this catastrophe.
Oct 9, 2020 · The Great Chicago Fire: A Chicago Stories Special brings to life this seismic event as never before, using vivid animations, elaborate re-creations, and interviews with historians and the ...
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Kids learn about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that burned down much of the city of Chicago. How and where did it start? Why did it spread so fast? Did anything survive? Educational article for students, schools, and teachers.
Introduction. The most famous fire in American history is the Chicago fire of 1871. It is also called the Great Chicago Fire. It began on the evening of October 8, 1871, and burned until the morning of October 10. About a third of Chicago was destroyed, 300 lives were lost, and nearly 100,000 people were left homeless.
