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The true cause of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 is not known. Folklore of the time said the fire was started in the barn of Mrs. Patrick O'Leary when her cow kicked over a lantern. A reporter, Michael Ahern, first reported this, however recanted his statement about Mrs. O'Leary's cow being the cause of the fire. Many people believe Mrs. O'Leary was a scapegoat because of her Irish Catholic heritage.
Other theories include that the fire was started by Daniel "Pegleg" Sullivan, a drunkard, who was one of the first to report the fire. Another theory is the fire was started by Louis M. Cohn during a game of craps. It is also rumored to be that Mr. Cohn confessed to starting the fire.
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What year did the Great Chicago Fire happen?
In October of 1871.
When did the great Chicago fire happen?
the great Chicago fire was first started on a Sunday evening between 9 and 10 on october 8 1871.
Why did Chicago fire of 1871 happen?
The cause of the Great Chicago Fire remains unknown, but is was not started by Catherine O'Leary's cow.
How did the Great Chicago Fire end?
The water turned it off. ((GREAT CHICAGO FIRE))
Did the great Chicago fire help rebuild Chicago?
No. The Great Chicago Fire caused the need for the city to rebuild.
How did the Chicago Fire get their name?
It came from the great Chicago fire of 1871
What did not burn in the great Chicago fire?
The Water Tower building did not burn during the Great Chicago Fire.
How did Chicago fire start?
The cause of the Great Chicago Fire remains unknown.
What year is the Chicago fire?
The Great Chicago Fire occurred in October of 1871.
How many people died and the great Chicago fire?
The death toll estimate was 300 from the Great Chicago Fire.
What year did the Chicago fire happen?
1871
What put out the Great Chicago Fire?
The Tuesday morning rain put out the Chicago fire.
