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What is believed to be the worst fire in Philadelphias history?

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What is believed to be the worst fire in Philadelphias history?

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The single worst fire was the July 1850 blaze in the Water Street area. By the time the blaze was brought under control, it had taken 28 lives and destroyed 367 buildings. Source: Siegel, Adrienne. Philadelphia: A Chronological and Documentary History, 1615-1970. Dobbs Ferry: Oceana Publications, 1975. p. 35 974.

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The single worst fire was the July 1850 blaze in the Water Street area. By the time the blaze was brought under control, it had taken 28 lives and destroyed 367 buildings. Source: Siegel, Adrienne. Philadelphia: A Chronological and Documentary History, 1615-1970. Dobbs Ferry: Oceana Publications, 1975. p.