Great Fire of Enbizaka

The Great Fire of Enbizaka was the name given to the large fire that ravaged a large part of Enbizaka, Jakoku. Causing a large amount of destruction, the fire consumed several of the town's buildings and killed more than a hundred of its residents.

Origins
Sometime after the Jakoku Civil War, Enbizaka became the only place in Jakoku open to trade, with, several foreign businesses setting up branches in the town as a result. In EC 838, Kai Miroku attempted to set fire to the Freezis Foundation's trade house but was called out by Gakuga Sudou. Startled, the man instead accidentally set fire to a bush.

Outbreak
Soon after, the fire quickly spread to the adjacent buildings down the hill. As the fire worsened, many of Enbizaka's residents crossed the river to safety. However, as more and more people attempted to pass Twin Mirror Bridge, the pedestrian traffic worsened and blocked several evacuees on the side of the river, trapping them inside the fire's reach. Later on, the fire eventually stopped.

Aftermath
By the time the fire had gone out, a large part of Enbizaka was burned down and over a hundred people were killed. During the aftermath, Enbizaka's local doctor searched the town for survivors and treated them at his clinic. At some point, the office of Magistrate Gato Octo investigated the incident but were unable to determine the culprit. Later on, both the Freezis Foundation and the Yarera-Zusco Firm invested in the town's reconstruction; the town was rebuilt by EC 842.

Civilian Perception
The fire was widely seen as negative by the citizens of Enbizaka, having destroyed their homes and killed their loved ones. After several foreign firms invested in the town's reconstruction, the locals were quite grateful for the firms' efforts. Because the fire's perpetrator was never found, the reputation of the magistrate's office was damaged as a result.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * The fire may be inspired by the Great Kansei Fire of Dejima; Enbizaka, where the fire took place, is inspired by Dejima.

Appearances

 * Deadly Sins of Evil: The Tailor of Enbizaka (first appearance)