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Shortly after the application of the Organic Regulation (1832), the Iași city was affected by a great fire, in 25 June 1833. The outbreak of the fire was probably caused by human neglect and excessive hot summer, drought and strong wind caused fast spread out of flames on a large urban area. However, as in many previous cases, legislative, urban and administrative deficiencies have been the main causes that have led to such catastrophe. The fire affected a densely populated and relatively wealthy area of the city, were there was also an old and important commercial centre: Târgul de Jos [the Lower Market]. Besides the 262 houses and shops, the fire destroyed two churches, the Jewish hospital and the Habsburg Empire consulate. This time, the authorities' involvement in helping the victims of fire was quick and well organized, a special merit in this regard having an Aid Committee. This Committee has been involved in collecting and distributing donations, helping the most vulnerable people, including widows, beggars and Gypsies. The fire of 1833 revealed, once again, the deficiencies in the application of fire prevention and fire measures. A positive aspect was the fact that, unlike other previous cases, this fire was reported promptly and in details in the official press of the Principality of Moldavia. The press has also been an effective means of government to encourage the population to do charity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]