In October 1871, the Great Chicago Fire nearly wiped out one of America's leading cities. But what happened after the Great ...

In the decades after the Great Chicago Fire, one city rebuilt faster than any in history, pioneering steel-frame construction ...

Could it ever happen again? That's one of the burning questions about the Great Fire of Chicago since it devastated the city 150 years ago, and it's sure to be top of mind for children who visit the ...

In recent years, we've seen large wildfires burn towns such as Lahaina, Hawaii, and Paradise, California, to the ground. On Oct. 8, 1871, 154 years ago today, the deadliest wildfire outbreak in U.S.

The legacy of Chicago’s other great fire lies in the reminder of the Union Stock Yards’ role as a symbol of the city’s ...

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A rite of passage for every Chicago elementary schooler is the day they learn about the Great Chicago Fire. In 1871, a fire broke out in a small barn, sparking a blaze that lasted for two days and ...

After the Great Fire in 1871, Chicago’s mayor declared martial law. The military occupation ended days later, after the death of a civilian. On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire devastated the city ...