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Great Britain

Great Chelsea Fire, 1973

Great Chicago Fire, 1871

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The second Great Chelsea fire occurred on October 14th, 1973. Very dry conditions, high winds, low water supply, and an abundance of abandoned buildings contributed to the severity of the fire which destroyed eighteen city blocks.

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