The Great Chicago Fire

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Oct 8, 202616:51Society & Culture

October 8, 1871. A barn fire in Chicago, Illinois, sparks a conflagration that burns for more than a day and devastates the city. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free lis...

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