Great Fire of 1897

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ellis_Island
gptkbp:aftermath rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:architectural_style shift in architectural styles
gptkbp:casualties no reported deaths
gptkbp:caused_by accidental fire
gptkbp:community revitalization of community spirit
gptkbp:community_engagement increased community involvement
gptkbp:community_involvement lessons learned for future disasters
demonstrated community resilience
community-led rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:cultural_events inspired cultural events and festivals
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local folklore
gptkbp:damage destruction of buildings
gptkbp:date 1897
gptkbp:economic_activity changed the landscape of St. John’s
led to improved city planning
gptkbp:economic_impact significant financial loss
gptkbp:emergency_services improved disaster response strategies
led to improved disaster preparedness plans
gptkbp:feedback community support initiatives
gptkbp:fire_department increased awareness of fire safety
initiatives launched post-event
advancements in firefighting equipment
part of firefighting history in Canada
strengthened firefighting community ties
gptkbp:government_type emergency relief measures enacted
gptkbp:healthcare concerns over sanitation post-fire
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by historians
gptkbp:historical_context part of a series of fires in the region
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in local archives
gptkbp:historical_event remembered in local history
preserved in historical texts
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest fires in Canadian history
gptkbp:historical_site sites of interest related to the fire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Fire of 1897
gptkbp:impact displacement of residents
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials established
gptkbp:legacy influenced fire safety laws
gptkbp:level approximately 1600
gptkbp:local_economy impacted local businesses
gptkbp:local_government influenced local governance policies
gptkbp:location St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive reporting in newspapers
gptkbp:narrative_style part of historical narratives of Newfoundland
gptkbp:notable_event spawned urban legends about the fire
gptkbp:notable_figures local government officials
gptkbp:population_trend population decline due to displacement
gptkbp:related_event Great Fire of 1906 in San Francisco
gptkbp:responds_to establishment of fire regulations
gptkbp:reunion new building codes implemented
gptkbp:significance major urban disaster in Canada
gptkbp:type_of_insurance large number of claims filed