1837 Surat fire

In April 1837, the fire broke out in the Indian city of Surat which was then under British East India Company. It resulted in more than 500 deaths and destruction of 9737 houses in an area of 93⁄4 miles. It was the most destructive fire in the history of Surat.

1837 Surat fire

In April 1837, the fire broke out in the Indian city of Surat which was then under British East India Company. It resulted in more than 500 deaths and destruction of 9737 houses in an area of 93⁄4 miles. It was the most destructive fire in the history of Surat.