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Unseasonably dry weather and strong winds turn a small fire into a conflagration that destroys a large portion of Chicago in 1871.

Unseasonably dry weather and strong winds turn a small fire into a conflagration that destroys a large portion of Chicago in 1871.

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S2, EP2 "Great Chicago Fire"

Unseasonably dry weather and strong winds turn a small fire into a conflagration that destroys a large portion of Chicago in 1871.

Storm Tracker Jim Cantore reveals the stories behind how weather has affected some amazing historical events. Events like the space shuttle Challenger disaster, dust storms that interfered with military operations and the origin of Coast Guard Rescue are examined.
Original Air Date: Jan 6, 2008
Genres: NatureDocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
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