Great Fire of 1910

The Great Fire of 1910, also known as the Big Burn, was one of the largest wildfires in U.S. history, occurring in August 1910 in northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, it burned roughly 3 million acres in just two days. The fire forced thousands of people to evacuate, and it claimed the lives of 87 firefighters. The dramatic event led to significant changes in forest management and wildfire policy, emphasizing the need for improved fire prevention and response strategies in the years that followed.