10 Biggest Fires in US History

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8. The Thumb Fire – 1881

Over a million acres burned in this catastrophic event that took place on September 5, 1881, in the Thumb area of Michigan. The strong wind was the biggest problem for the firefighters, spreading the blaze really fast. Huge heat scorched the ground; 282 lives were lost on that day. The regions of Sanilac, Lapeer, Tuscola and Huron were demolished the most. Many believe this fire was an after-effect of previous fires in 1871.

Biggest Fires in US History

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