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The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

Published on Dec 01, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE OF 1871

October 8, 1871 in Chicago Illinois

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  • 120 carcasses found
  • Estimated 300 dead
  • 90,000 homeless
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  • No one knows for sure
  • First sparks from Mrs. O'Leary's barn

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  • Less than 3 in. rain since July
  • Made mostly of wood
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  • Small fire before
  • Lost with location

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