On This Day, Oct. 8: In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire Began
08 Oct 2026, 12:05 PM

On This Day, Oct. 8: In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire Began

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In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began, burning through the city for more than a day and destroying much of its center.
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