The Great Chicago Fire was a fire in the city of Chicago, USA, that lasted from October 8 to 10, 1871. The fire killed about 300 people and destroyed thousands of buildings.
Hurricanes with a name: America’s biggest storms
The United States is suffering from the largest hurricane in 12 years – Harvey. The storm has been raging in Texas for the fourth day in a row and is expected to last as long as it does: forecasters promise a “catastrophic flood.”