Great Lakes Fire 1871

One of the most powerful Fires in US History, 154 Years since the Massive Fires Ripped Through the Great Lakes.

Horrifying Fires that day, 154 Years ago. Illustration from the aerial view of Chicago

The Great Peshtigo Fire is the Deadliest Fire in US History with the fire death total ranges from 1,200-2,500 people, Firestorm produced 100 mph wind. ~1.2-1.5 Million Acres Burned from how powerful it was

Great Michigan Fire burned 2.5 Million Acres, one of the Largest Fires in US History

Additional fires were in:

-Grand Rapids

-Lansing

-Manistee

-South Haven

All these fires combined have a Death Total 3,300, over 3 Million Acres Burned combined