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Wildfire Prevention Specialist Catherine Koele interviewed for "Peshtigo"

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Production continued in Woodruff, Wisconsin for an on-camera interview with DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Catherine Koele for Fourth Wall Films ' new documentary Peshtigo: American Firestorm .  "We are very grateful to Catherine for taking time out of her schedule to talk with us about the Peshtigo tragedy, and wildfire prevention then and today," said Fourth Wall Films producer Tammy Rundle.  “Ninety-eight percent of our fires are caused by people; therefore, they can be prevented, Koele said during her interview. "That is the key message we want to get out to the public."  The Rundles have been in production on the film project since March, and will return to Peshtigo on October 8, 2026 to film the annual commemoration of the fire and memorial for the victims.  Koele mentioned that National Fire Prevention week is held each year in October.  "In large part that is because of the fires in the Great Lake states, including Peshtigo."   “Pesht...
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Rundles Begin Production in Peshtigo, Wisconsin for Deadly 1871 Wildfire Documentary

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Emmy® Award winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films returned to Peshtigo, Wisconsin July 8-11 th   to film interviews for their new documentary   Peshtigo: American Firestorm .  The Peshtigo Wildfire broke out on October 8, 1871, the same day as the “Great” Chicago fire. Months of drought, smoldering logging fires, and a regional windstorm produced what witnesses described as a tornado made of fire. The fire burned 1.2 million acres and killed an estimated 1,500-2,500 people. The Peshtigo fire, not the Chicago fire, would prove to be the largest and most deadly fire in American history. The husband and wife Fourth Wall Films team have been coordinating work on the project with the  Peshtigo Historical Society , and they met with members of the group during their visit to share an update on the film’s progress. Completion of the documentary is planned for the fall of 2026. "We are so grateful to this amazing group of people for all of their know...
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Welcome!

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  Typepad, our "Peshtigo: American Firestorm" website/blog host of more than 20 years is suddenly going out of business. Due to folks like us backing up two decades of blog posts, their system has collapsed prior to its September 30, 2025 termination.  Check back again as we renovate this new website and blog, and add more exciting content. If you are interested in making a donation to the documentary project and adding your name to the PESHTIGO: AMERICAN FIRESTORM's credits, send us an email and we will pass along the instructions. Thank you for your patience! We appreciate your interest and support! Kelly & Tammy Rundle Fourth Wall Films fourthwallfilms@aol.com If you are interested in our other award-winning documentaries, you can email us directly for links to purchase our DVDs/Blu-rays. Our films are always available to stream here:  https://vimeo.com/fourthwallfilms/vod_pages
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