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News Articles: Great Chicago Fire

An engraving from the Illustrated London News in 1871 of the Randolph Street Bridge during the Great Chicago Fire.

Opinion: 150 years after the Great Chicago Fire, we're more vulnerable

The Great Chicago Fire happened 150 years ago. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the tragedy's historical impact and modern relevance.

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  • Scott Simon