Great Fire of 1917

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Fire_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tifton,_Georgia,_USA
gptkbp:aftermath major rebuilding efforts
gptkbp:analyzes investigated by the Canadian government
gptkbp:casualties approximately 2,000 deaths
many survivors became advocates for fire safety
gptkbp:caused_by explosion of the SS Mont-Blanc
gptkbp:community_engagement increased civic engagement in Halifax
gptkbp:community_involvement demonstrated community resilience
formation of community support groups
community rebuilding efforts were collaborative
gptkbp:community_support community support for victims
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:damage destruction of over 1,600 buildings
gptkbp:date gptkb:1917
gptkbp:displacement displacement of thousands of residents
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 hours
gptkbp:economic_activity influenced urban planning practices in Halifax
shaped future urban development in Halifax
gptkbp:economic_impact significant economic impact on Halifax
gptkbp:educational_programs educational programs about fire safety established
gptkbp:emergency_services thousands of residents evacuated
improved disaster preparedness plans
gptkbp:fire_department increased fire safety education initiatives
involvement of firefighters from other regions
led to advancements in fire prevention technology
new fire regulations implemented post-event
gptkbp:government_type federal and provincial government assistance
gptkbp:healthcare public health issues arose post-fire
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of extensive historical research
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensive historical documentation exists
gptkbp:historical_event documented in historical records and archives
part of the cultural memory of Halifax
gptkbp:historical_impact historical impact on Canadian society
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest urban fires in Canadian history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Fire of 1917
gptkbp:impact significant changes in fire safety regulations
gptkbp:influence influenced urban planning policies
gptkbp:is_affected_by approximately 25 city blocks
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in civic memorials dedicated to the victims
commemorated annually in Halifax
public memorials established in remembrance
various memorials established in Halifax
gptkbp:legacy legacy of improved emergency response systems
gptkbp:location gptkb:Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage at the time
gptkbp:notable_event urban legends developed around the event
gptkbp:partnerships establishment of historical commissions to study the event
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Halifax_Explosion
gptkbp:responds_to emergency relief efforts
gptkbp:reunion Halifax rebuilt with improved infrastructure
gptkbp:team long-term recovery efforts initiated
gptkbp:type_of_insurance large number of insurance claims filed
led to insurance reforms in Canada
gptkbp:weather_conditions strong winds