THIS DAY IN HISTORY - THE GREAT FIRE OF NEW YORK
September 21, 1776
Five days after British troops occupied New York City a great fire broke out and burned about 1/3 of the city to the ground.
Arson was suspected by both sides in the battle; Patriots accused the British, the British accused the Patriots.
Read More Here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Fire_of_New_York_(1776)#Suspicions_of_arson
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