Today Marks 150 Years Since the Great Boston Fire of 1872

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the Great Boston Fire of 1872, which is remembered as the largest fire in the city.The fire began on the 80 block of Summer Street, and would go on to burn through 776 buildings, spanning 65 acres of Downtown and the Financial District.A series of unique circumstances came together to create a perfect storm for the fire to happen and get as bad as it did.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTS-TV NBC 10 Boston