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Disasters with highest death tolls - Matheson Fire

Time: Saturday Jul 29, 1916

Place: Ontario, Canada

Details: The great Matheson Fire was a deadly forest fire that passed through the region surrounding the communities of Black River-Matheson and Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Canada, on July 29, 1916. 223 people were killed according to the official estimate.

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