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What caused the great Chicago fire

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i believe a was dry day in Chicago and one of the farmers barns burst in to flame cause of a gas lamp

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The causes of Great Chicago fire are discussed below.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The Great Chicago fire occurred in October 1871. almost 300 people killed due to this fire.
  • Because of The Great Chicago fire, almost three miles of city was destroyed in just two days, almost 100,000 people lost their homes.

Factors caused The Great Chicago fire is

  • Extremely hot and dry summer.
  • Chicago consisted of over 500 miles of wooden sidewalks.

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