In a shocking revelation, the U.S. Forest Service has pinpointed tobacco smokers as the culprits behind a staggering 732 forest fires that ravaged the western national forests in 1921. According to figures compiled by the Forest Service, within the same timeframe, 1444 fires were sparked by lightning, while 2955 were caused by human agencies other than smokers.
Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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