The Peshtigo Fire and Firefighting the Deadliest Fire in American History - an AccuWeather Podcast

Everything Under the Sun - Episode 80

The Peshtigo Fire and Firefighting

This week, we take a look at the deadliest wildfire in American history, the Peshtigo Fire which destroyed 1.2 million acres of land and caused between 1,500-2,400 fatalities. The Podcast team is joined by AccuWeather correspondent and weather historian, Blake Naftel as he tells all about the Peshtigo fire and its causes. Also, we are joined by AccuWeather Network meteorologist (and resident firefighter) Geoff Cornish with a breakdown of wildfires for the 2019 Season.
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[colemarie]

A bit disappointed with the amount we didn’t learn about the Peshtigo fire.

[rridderbusch]

So many mispronunciations in this video, plus the happy banter made this podcast a *disgrace!*
Up to 2, 500 people died, and THIS is how you present it?

[danr]

At 5:10 - you talk about being aware of your surroundings. What are you supposed to do. Go to the East Coast?

[JoMomma]

They burned out the French Canadian community that had been established to make way for Immigrants and clear land for the RR.