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Dublin Whiskey Fire: The Night Rivers of Burning Alcohol Flowed Through Irish Streets

January 16, 2026January 13, 2026 by The Ghost of History
Distressed woman with child during historical crisis, sketch style illustration.

The Dublin Whiskey Fire of 1875 created a deadly river of burning alcohol that killed 13 people and destroyed dozens of homes in Ireland’s capital.

Categories Disasters & Tragedies, Historical Oddities Tags Dublin, Fire, Whiskey
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