On June 13, 1886, bush clearing fires merged and destroyed the new City of Vancouver in 45 minutes, burning down 600-1000 buildings & killing dozens in the process. The city was only two months old when it was completely destroyed.

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The Coast In Flames: The Great Vancouver Fire