The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 caused an estimated $200 million in property damage, which would be equivalent to several billion dollars today when adjusted for inflation. The fire destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city, including thousands of buildings and homes, leaving around 100,000 residents homeless. The event had a profound impact on urban planning and fire safety regulations in the United States.
The heart of chicago was destroyed by fire. The fire destroyed almost four square miles of the city but it was rebuilt within a short time span
The property was completely destroyed by fire.
A huge fire destroyed most of the city of Chicago.
Four square miles of Chicago was destroyed.
Four square miles of Chicago were destroyed in the fire.
That would be Chicago in the Great Chicago Fire.
The Great Chicago fire was one of the U.S.A's largest disasters. It killed hundreds, and destroyed about four square miles of Chicago.
In 2000, there was more than $5 billion in lost property due to fire
The Great Chicago fire was one of the U.S.A's largest disasters. It killed hundreds, and destroyed about four square miles of Chicago.
It destroyed 17,500 buildings.
The Great Chicago Fire destroyed four square miles of Chicago.
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