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The Big Blowup and Wildfire Legacy | Salt Lake City News
In 1910, the “Big Blowup” wildfires tore through Idaho, Montana, and Washington, claiming 87 lives and burning three million acres—shaking the nation and sparking revolutionary changes in wildfire response. From fire lookout towers to early radio tech, the U.S. Forest Service scrambled to adapt. Ranger Ed Pulaski’s heroic actions saved nearly his entire crew and led to the invention of the still-used Pulaski tool. Today, as fires rage across the West—with devastating seasons in 2020, 2022, and 2023—the lessons of 1910 remain vital, yet modern flames demand even greater innovation and…
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