October 8: The Great Fire starts at 9 o'clock Sunday night and burns until early Tuesday morning, October 10th. The history of Chicago and the life stories of 19th century Chicagoans will ...

The city of wooden buildings and raised wooden sidewalks is ripe for the fire that will destroy three-quarters of the city. Chicago is about to suffer one of the world's worst urban disasters.

Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower ...

One person was hospitalized after a fire broke out at a house on the city's Southwest Side on Tuesday afternoon, the Chicago Fire Department said.

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Three people were ... Published reports indicate the building was constructed in the late 19th century. An investigation into the fire is under way.

Chicago's 'Windy City' nickname wasn't the result of any actual wind gusts, but rather 19th century politicians ... to a stunning collapse against the Fire in Chicago on Saturday.