What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Narrated by Minka Wiltz
- Released
- October 5, 2021
- Length
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Listening Library
Explore the intriguing origins of the Great Chicago Fire in this installment of the What Was? series, which delves into the events of October 8, 1871. It reveals how a long drought exacerbated the disaster, with firemen initially misdirected and fierce winds allowing the flames to spread. The narrative also covers the history of firefighting, culminating in a dramatic conclusion as rain finally extinguishes the relentless blaze after two tumultuous days.
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