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History Snob

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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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WFRV Local 5

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Snow falls in Wisconsin, one Door County village sees an inch

(WFRV) – Snow has officially fallen in Wisconsin for the first time this season on Friday morning along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Door County. According to the US National Weather Service Green Bay Wisconsin, snow was flying along the Lake Michigan shore in Algoma. Officials report that many places throughout Door County could see […]

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Country Herald

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Green Bay, WI Snow Alert Tonight: 2+ Inches Possible by Friday

Lake-effect snow could bring slippery roads to northern Wisconsin and Lake Michigan communities Friday.

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NBC26

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A Weekend Warmup After a Chilly End to the Week

For the second day in a row, temperatures across Northeast Wisconsin were below normal for the middle of November. Mostly cloudy skies and occasionally gusty northerly winds kept temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s this afternoon. In addition to the chilly weather, this morning brought our first snowflakes to the NBC 26 viewing area. However, they were mainly confined to Door County, where up to about an inch of snow fell.

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WBAY Green Bay

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Habitat for Humanity, city of Menasha detail tornado recovery work as winter nears

MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is working to prepare 100 tornado-damaged homes for winter, and the City of Menasha is adding staff and seeking funding to support rebuilding. Habitat announced Rock the Block 100 in September. The goal was to prepare 100 homes...

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Fox11online.com

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Colder air to last through the weekend; mild weather returns next week

(WLUK) — Much colder air has moved into Northeast Wisconsin and it will last into the weekend. The chilly pattern is expected to last through Saturday with highs in the low 40s. Mild November weather returns next week. Today we'll see mostly cloudy skies with a high of 42.

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