Schleitheim's Great Fire

Schleitheim's Great Fire. A devastating fire in 1747 destroyed 42 homes, 36 barns, and several other buildings in Schleitheim, leaving 369 people homeless. The…

Location: Schleitheim, Switzerland, Switzerland

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A devastating fire in 1747 destroyed 42 homes, 36 barns, and several other buildings in Schleitheim, leaving 369 people homeless. The fire was caused by a strong south wind and the fact that most houses were covered with schindles or straw.

Source: Schleitheim

Schleitheim's Great Fire — Switzerland, Canton of Zurich

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