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TEN FIREFIGHTERS KILLED DURING CONFLAGRATION FIRE THAT DESTROYED SEVERAL BLOCKS – THE SOUTH WATER STREET FIRE – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 19, 1857
Ten Firefighters Killed During Conflagration Fire That Destroyed Several Blocks – The South Water Street Fire – Chicago, Illinois – October 19, 1857 Submitted by Rick DeGroot On October 19, 1857, Foreman John Dickey of Hose Company 6 became the first Chicago volunteer firefighter to die in the line of duty. Foreman Dic
