Great Chicago Fire only of rain from July 4 to October 9, causing severe drought conditions before the fire, while strong southwest winds helped to carry flying embers toward the heart of the city. In 1871, the Chicago Fire Department had 185 firefighters with just 17 horse-drawn steam engines to protect the entire city. The initial response by the fire department was quick, but due to an error by the watchman, Matthias Schaffer, the firefighters were sent to the wrong place, allowing the fire to grow unchecked. An alarm sent from the area near the fire also failed to register at the courthouse
The Neptunes production discography – "LL Cool J: Amazin' (CDM) (April 8th, US R&B/Hip Hop #73)" Kardinal Offishall – "Belly Dancer (CDS) (March 25th, US R&B/Hip Hop #96)" Kelis – "Tasty (December 5th, US R&B/Hip Hop #7)" "Tasty (Studio Session) (Unreleased)" "The Neptunes Present... Clones (August 19th, US 200 #1)" "Amphibious (Studio Session) (Unreleased)" Kenna – "New Sacred Cow (June 10th)" (All Tracks Produced By Chad Hugo & Kenna) "New Sacred Cow (UK) (June 10th)" Kylie Minogue – "Body Language (Studio Session) (Unreleased)" Lenny Kravitz – "Bad Boys 2 OST (July 15th, US 200 #1)" Loon – "Loon (Limited Edition) (October 21st, US R&B/Hip