In Maui, Echoes of the Deadliest U.S. Wildfire: The 1871 Peshtigo Blaze
The Peshtigo fire ran through 17 towns and killed more than 1,000. It was worsened by a dry season and extreme winds — not dissimilar to what happened in Maui.
by Kelsey Ables via Retropolis on August 16, 2023