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No city will also be spared the devastating effects of fire, but Lynn has seemingly experienced more than its share. More than most communities, Lynn measures its epochs in the case of these catastrophes. From the Christmas night blaze of 1868 to the conflagration of 1981, generations of Lynn residents have witnessed major fires that have changed the face of the town. A few of the significant fires have occurred within the very heart of the town, the downtown area. Even as a few of these great fires have been more tragic and debilitating than others, every has in its own way contributed to the evolution of the town, making Lynn what it’s nowadays.