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

Summary

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.

Key takeaways

• 1The Peshtigo firestorm of 1871 in Wisconsin resulted in significant devastation.
• 2The Hinckley, Minnesota wildfires occurred in 1894, leading to intense speculation on their causes.
• 3The Big Burn conflagrations in northern Idaho and western Montana took place in 1910.
• 4The podcast suggests there may be a connection between these events and atmospheric concentrations of gases like methane and acetylene.
• 5Randall Carlson teams up with the Brothers of the Serpent, including Kyle and Russ, for the discussion.

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