The Big Burn

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Definition

A series of wildfires in August 1910 that burned approximately 3 million acres across northern Idaho and western Montana, leading to the establishment of fire management policies in the U.S.

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Episode #081: Swept Bare by Giant Broom of FIRE / Peshtigo & Hinckley, BIG BURN

KosmographiaMar 12, 2022

In this episode, Randall Carlson explores the catastrophic wildfires of the past, including the devastating firestorm of 1871 in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. He also discusses the 1894 Hinckley wildfires and the 1910 Big Burn, connecting these historical events to a potential mysterious source of atmospheric gasses. The podcast provides a unique look into the patterns and causes behind these significant natural disasters.

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