Peshtigo Fire of 1871

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tragedy
gptkbp:aftermath rebuilding efforts
establishment of fire safety regulations
gptkbp:casualties 1,500 to 2,500 deaths
gptkbp:cause high winds
dry conditions
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for literature
inspiration for art
inspiration for films
inspiration for documentaries
gptkbp:government_response creation of fire management policies
gptkbp:historical_impact increased awareness of fire hazards
gptkbp:historical_research ongoing studies
impact on local governance
impact on economy
impact on urban planning
impact on local ecology
impact on community resilience
impact on historical memory
impact on public health policies
impact on environmental policies
impact on regional history
impact on state policies
impact on disaster preparedness
impact on insurance policies
impact on volunteerism
impact on social services
impact on national history
impact on cultural identity
impact on community organizations
impact on civic engagement
impact on population demographics
impact on land use practices
analysis of fire behavior
impact on community structure
impact on federal policies
impact on fire fighting techniques
impact on forestry practices
investigation of causes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peshtigo Fire of 1871
gptkbp:is_affected_by 1.2 million acres
gptkbp:location gptkb:Peshtigo,_Wisconsin
gptkbp:media_coverage limited at the time
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Peshtigo_Fire_Museum
gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:occurs_in October 8, 1871
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Great_Chicago_Fire
gptkbp:resulted_in loss of life
destruction of the town
gptkbp:significance deadliest fire in U. S. history
gptkbp:witnesses gptkb:Survivor
local residents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peshtigo_River
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7