Episode

The Deadliest Fire in US History That Nobody Remembers

Podcast: Yore Town
Published: Jan 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 1235
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Summary

Most people know about the Great Chicago Fire, but few know that on the exact same night, a firestorm in Northeastern Wisconsin killed over 1,500 people and burned 1.2 million acres. Why did history forget this tragedy?