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flag A 1904 Baltimore fire destroyed 1,500 buildings and left 20,000 homeless, sparking major fire safety reforms.

flag On February 7, 1904, a devastating fire broke out in Baltimore, destroying over 1,500 buildings and leaving more than 20,000 people homeless. flag The blaze, which began in a cigar warehouse, spread rapidly due to strong winds and wooden structures, burning for nearly 30 hours. flag It remains one of the worst urban fires in U.S. history, prompting major changes in city building codes and fire safety standards.

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