STOREY COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Storey County Fire Protection District Great Fire Memorial Event has been rescheduled to Sunday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m., according to an agency Facebook post.

It will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the 1875 fire.

The fire district invites the public to the Delta Saloon parking lot for a flag ceremony, followed by a presentation from local historian Joe Curtis.

Vintage fire apparatus will be on display.

It’s also an opportunity to learn about Virginia City’s firefighting history and reflect on a defining moment in the town’s past.

“Thank you to everyone who was looking forward to today’s event,” the post said. “We hope you’ll join us next weekend to mark this important anniversary together.”

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