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In his recently self-published book, The Great Seney Fire, A History of the Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976 Gregory Lusk tells the story of the largest fire in Michigan since 1908, which burned from late July until winter snow finally extinguished it.
Marquette Regional History Center presents: The Great Fire of Seney
Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
In his recently self-published book, The Great Seney Fire, A History of the Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976 Gregory Lusk tells the story of the largest fire in Michigan since 1908, which burned from late July until winter snow finally extinguished it. All told, the fire spread over 72,500 acres during a record drought, requiring an interagency firefighting force of more than 1,200 firefighters from twenty-two agencies and twenty-nine states to achieve containment. Hear details and stories of the ... view more »
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