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On May 4, 1976, a great fire was started in a small building located in the downtown corridor of New Prairie, and spread for over 15 blocks in every direction, destroying much of the original "old town".

==The Night of the Fire==

==Rumors & Speculation==

==What Actually Happened==

'''SEE DISCUSSION FOR FURTHER NOTES'''