HistoricalDisasters – The Real Underbelly

A chaotic scene from the 1871 Peshtigo Fire, showing a forest consumed by flames with fire tornadoes in the background. Panicked villagers are seen fleeing toward a river in a desperate attempt to escape, while homes and trees burn to ashes under a thick, smoky sky.

October 5, 2024 | 1:15 pm

The Peshtigo Fire: A Lesson in Survival and Resilience

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 was the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history, claiming over 1,200 lives. Learn[…]

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