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Great Chicago Fire

Took place on October 8, 1871

155

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The 156th anniversary falls on October 8, 2027, in 349 days.

The Great Chicago Fire burned in Chicago, Illinois, United States, during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed 17,000 structures across roughly 3.3 square miles (9 km2), and left more than 100,000 residents homeless.

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