The Forgotten Fire

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The deadliest fire in the history of the United States occurred in a town you probably never heard of. On October 8th, Peshtigo, Wisconsin was totally consumed by fire, and over 1,200 people died. The fire was not widely reported in the press, because the Great Chicago Fire (October 8-10) got the headlines. Read a harrowing account of the Peshtigo fire at Damn Interesting. Link

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