1871 - Prolonged drought and dessicating winds led to the great Chicago fire, the Peshtigo horror, and the Michigan fire holocaust. Fire destroyed more than seventeen thousand buildings killing more than 200 persons in the city of Chicago, while a fire consumed the town of Peshtigo WI killing more than 1100 persons. In Wisconsin, a million acres of land were burned, and in Michigan, 2.5 million acres were burned killing 200 persons. "Tornadoes of fire" generated by intense heat caused houses to explode in fire, and burned to death scores of persons seeking refuge in open fields.
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Day: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Areas of frost after 4am. Clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Day: Areas of frost before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Patchy frost after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Day: Patchy frost before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
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100 at Rio Grande Village, TX and 5 Miles South Of Yuma, AZ and 6 Miles West Southwest Of Glamis, CA
Wed's Low Temperature
18 at 20 Miles Northwest Of Calpet, WY
South Bend is a city in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. It lies along the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. It is the fourth-most populous city in Indiana with a population of 103,453 at the 2020 census. Located directly south of Indiana's northern border with Michigan, South Bend anchors the broader Michiana region. Its metropolitan area had a population of 324,501 in 2020, while its combined statistical area had 812,199 residents.
The area was first settled in the early 19th century by fur traders and was established as a city in 1865. The St. Joseph River shaped South Bend's economy through the mid-20th century. River access assisted heavy industrial development such as that of the Studebaker Corporation and the Oliver Chilled Plow Company.
Like other Rust Belt cities, South Bend has been affected by population and industrial decline since the 1960s. This has been chiefly due to the demise of Studebaker, migration to suburban areas, and the loss of other heavy industry. However, in recent years, there have been successful efforts to invest in and revitalize blighted areas of the city, such as during the mayoralty of Pete Buttigieg. Today, the largest industries in South Bend are health care, education, small business, and tourism. The city is home to manufacturer AM General and financial services company 1st Source. A major draw for visitors is the nearby University of Notre Dame, which also plays an important role in the local economy and culture.
The city is served by the South Bend International Airport and by the South Shore Line commuter railway, connecting South Bend to downtown Chicago, which is 72 miles (116 km) to the west.
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