List of fires - Wikipedia
The largest Fire in U.S. history burned an area the size of Connecticut (3,000,000 acres [12,000 km 2]), killing 87 people, including 78 firefighters Great Fire of 1910 [6] 1911 ... Cloosh Valley saw the worst of these fires with 1,500 hectares (5.8 sq mi) of forest damaged.
The Worst Fires in US History - WorldAtlas
Jan 8, 2019 · Wiping out properties, charring tracks of land, and killing up to thousands of people, these terrible fires are some of the most heartbreaking disasters to ever have hit the country. The causes behind these fires include natural means, arsonists, abandoned campfires, and electrical faults. However, the cause of some of the fires remains a mystery.
Top 13 Largest Wildfires in History - Earth.Org
Jul 31, 2024 · Here is a list of the top 12 largest wildfires in history and the damage they caused to biodiversity, ecosystems, and urban settlements.
10 Largest Wildfires in U.S. History - WFCA
Dec 13, 2022 · Explore the details of the top 10 largest wildfires in U.S. history, from the Dixie Fire in California to the Yarnell Fire in Arizona with this list from the WFCA.
20 Most Catastrophic Fires and Explosions in US History
Sep 11, 2023 · Six of the most catastrophic fires and explosions in U.S. history happened from 1865 to 1900. Two of these incidents still rank among the top five deadliest: the Sultana steamboat fire of...
The 5 Deadliest Wildfires in America - HISTORY
Aug 21, 2023 · Four of the worst fires in American history, known collectively as the Great Fires of 1871, burned simultaneously in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. Among them was the legendary Great...
Deadliest Wildfires in U.S. History - WFCA
Aug 22, 2023 · Review the top 10 deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, in the wake of the Lahaina Fire in Maui, Hawaii, with this list from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
17 Largest Wildfires in US History | Earth.Org
Mar 2, 2024 · Rising temperatures are making fires more intense, frequent, and destructive. Here are 17 of the largest wildfires in US history. 1. Texas Wildfires (2024)
7 Fires That Changed History
Sep 22, 2020 · Throughout history, fires have led to drastic changes in population patterns, infrastructure, and the course of world events. Here are seven fires that changed history. 1. The Burning of...
The World's Worst Wildfires - ThoughtCo
Jul 8, 2019 · Whether sparked by Mother Nature or by the carelessness or maliciousness of man, these fires have ripped across the Earth with alarming ferocity and deadly consequences.