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CHICAGO — Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most significant events in Chicago history: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

WGN News’ Mike Lowe is guiding viewers through the events and the impact on Chicagoans’ lives today. Watch part one above.