The death toll estimate was 300 from the Great Chicago Fire.
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 took 500 buildings with it, and made over 2,000 people homeless.
there were about 150 people injured in the fire of 1871
About 90,000 residents were homeless,
Between 200 and 300.
About 4 square miles.
About half as many cows died as pigs.
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About 2,560 acres or 4 square miles.
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So great because so many people became homeless, or even died. The fire got big quickly because the buildings were made of wood, so it was way more flammable. But the greatest part was that Chicago was rebuilt into a world class city. It became home to the skyscraper and a beautiful waterfront.