Great Chicago Fire, City fire in the United States of America
The Great Chicago Fire was an immense conflagration that destroyed much of Chicago in 1871.
Starting on October 8, 1871, it burned until October 10, leveling vast areas of the city to ashes.
This catastrophic event reshaped the urban architecture and disaster response strategies.
The fire led to widespread reforms in building materials and fire safety regulations.
The origin of the fire remains a subject of speculation, with Mrs. O'Leary's cow often being mythologized as the culprit.
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