1992 Windsor Castle fire

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On 20 November 1992, a major fire broke out in Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the official residences of the British monarch. Beginning in the Queen's Private Chapel, it spread rapidly through the State Apartments and became one of the largest peacetime fire‑fighting operations in modern British history. More than 200 fire‑fighters brought the blaze under control after 15 hours. Although no one was killed, the fire caused severe damage to the fabric of the castle. Over 100 rooms were affected, including St George's Hall, the Grand Reception Room and the State Dining Room. Much of the Royal Collection had been removed the previous day or salvaged during the fire, but several significant works were lost. The scale of the destruction was widely described as a national disaster. A large salvage operation involving castle staff, contractors, the Royal Household and the Household Cavalry saved thousands of books, manuscripts, clocks, miniatures and works...

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