Conflagration
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A conflagration is a particularly large and destructive fire. In the environment, this may describe a fire that spreads via structure to structure, ignition due to radiant or convective heat, or ember
The August Complex fire in 2020, the largest fire in California's history
Burned trees in front the Montagna di Vernà, Peloritani mountains, Sicily
Ostankino Tower fire
A fire in New Orleans
Great Chicago Fire
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The Great Chicago Fire was a conflagration that burned in Chicago, Illinois, United States, during October 8–10, 1871. The fire killed approximately 300 people, destroyed 17,000 structures across roug
Conflagration
…Peshtigo, Wisconsin, U.S. 1871 Peshtigo Fire Resulted in most deaths by a single fire event in U.S. history (1500-2500) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. 1871 Great Chicago Fire 200 to 300 fatalities; 17,000 buildings were destroyed Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. 1872 Boston Fire Over 700 buildings destroyed Minneapolis, Minnesota…
An artist's rendering of the fire, by Currier and Ives. The view faces northeast across the Randolph Street Bridge.
1871 Chicago view before the 'Great Conflagration'
Aftermath of the fire, corner of Dearborn and Monroe Streets, 1871
General Philip H. Sheridan, who saved Chicago three times: the Great Fire in October 1871, when he used explosives to stop the spread; again after the Great Fire, protecting the city; and lastly in 1877 during the Chicago railroad strike of 1877, riding in from 1,000 mi (1,600 km) away to restore order.