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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History
On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing
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Lomira, Bonduel will play in Division 6 state semifinals in battle of unbeatens
LOMIRA – It doesn't get much bigger than two undefeated teams playing each other for a trip to the state championship. That's the scenario that Lomira is in when it faces, Bonduel in the Division 6 state semifinals. "12-0 vs. 12-0, it's a great opportunity. We know that each level is going to get harder and harder and it's going to take out best game," Lomira head coach Bryan Gregory said. More: Who will be the Oshkosh, Fond du Lac reader’s choice boys soccer POTY? More: Central Wisconsin Christian claims first gold ball with sweep of Turtle Lake Lomira enters the Division 6 state semifinals as a No. 2 seed and will play No. 1 Bonduel. That game is set to kick off at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13 at Kimberly's Papermaker Stadium which is by John R Gerritts Middle School. "I know our community is going to be there like they were against Edgar, and it's going to be nice to play on turf," Lomira junior Mason Schelvan said. To make the state semifinal, Lomira started with a 45-8 win against Fall River/River in Level 1, then beat Cambridge 28-6 in Level 2 and beat Edgar 16-12 in the
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Level 3 Bound Wisconsin Football Player of the Week: Carter Moesch, Bonduel
Carter Moesch of Bonduel has been selected as the Level 3 Bound Wisconsin Football Player of the Week following a statewide vote on BoundWisconsin.com. His big day helped the Bears remain unbeaten and advance to a state semifinal. He was chosen from a strong group of nominees in Level 3. A total of 4,556 votes were cast, as Moesch’s 1,777 were enough to edge out second place Jack Pakala of Hilbert, who tallied 954 votes.