Lisbon Earthquake - Part 3: Hour by hour, Lisbon unravels under fire and flood

When the second wave of destruction struck Lisbon, the city lost even the illusion of safety. The earthquake had already shattered walls and shaken faith, but now fire and water conspired to finish what the ground had started.In the chaos of that November morning, every part of daily life was turned inside out. Flames broke out almost everywhere at once. Toppled lamps, spilled candle wax, and broken hearths found ample fuel in the city’s crowded interiors. Narrow streets funneled smoke and heat, while weakened masonry and splintered wood gave the fire more to devour. People poured into the open, only to find themselves trapped by falling debris or blinded by choking smoke.Learn more at: https://thedisasterarchive.com/disaster/lisbon-earthquake

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