Events with tag - Urban Disaster

July 18, 64

The Great Fire of Rome

A catastrophic fire that began on July 18, 64 CE near the Circus Maximus in Rome, burning for six days and destroying much of the ancient city during Emperor Nero's reign. The disaster consumed 10 of Rome's 14 districts, fundamentally changing the city's architecture and urban landscape.

August 1, 2007

Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

The catastrophic collapse of the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge in Minneapolis occurred during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The disaster revealed critical infrastructure failures and led to nationwide changes in bridge safety standards.