Question
What caused the Great Chicago Fire to spread so rapidly?
Firefighters were busy elsewhere fighting another fire.
No one noticed the fire for a long time.
Most people did not realize that the fire was so large.
High winds and wooden structures caused the fire to spread quickly.
Firefighters were busy elsewhere fighting another fire.
No one noticed the fire for a long time.
Most people did not realize that the fire was so large.
High winds and wooden structures caused the fire to spread quickly.
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The primary reason the Great Chicago Fire spread so rapidly was due to high winds and the prevalence of wooden structures in the city. The combination of dry conditions, strong winds, and the construction materials used in buildings contributed significantly to the fire's rapid expansion and severity. Additionally, firefighting resources were stretched thin because firefighters were occupied with another fire occurring at the same time.