To: billorites
At the same time there was also a fire in Saugatuk Michigan- directly east of Chicago- that burnt more square miles than the Chicago fire but less loss in lives and property. The author may not have been aware of the Saugatuk fire.
To: expat_panama
As schoolkids in Wisconsin, we always learn about the Peshtigo fire:
Oct. 8 marks the anniversary of the Peshtigo Fire.
The 1871 fire killed more than 1,300 people. History tells us that it was the most devastating fire in American history.
The blaze, which started in Marinette County, scorched 1.2 million acres, even crossing the waters of Green Bay to Door and Kewaunee counties.
It was also on that exact date in 1871 that Chicago was struck by fire. While not as destructive as the Peshtigo fire, 300 lives were lost.
8 posted on
03/06/2004 2:28:15 PM PST by
July 4th
(George W. Bush, Avenger of the Bones)
To: expat_panama
At the same time there was also a fire in Saugatuk Michigan...As well as Peshtigo, Wisconsin, where many more lives were lost than the more publicized Chicago blaze...
the infowarrior
27 posted on
03/06/2004 10:33:26 PM PST by
infowarrior
(TANSTAAFL)
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