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Events mark 75th anniversary of deadly Blackwater Fire east of Yellowstone Park

Firefighters move through a chow line during the 1937 Blackwater Fire east of Yellowstone National Park. Fifteen firefighters were killed in the blaze, and a series of events are scheduled for the 75th anniversary of the blaze. (Jack Richard photo courtesy of Buffalo Bill Historical Center McCracken Research Library PN.89.114.21398.4)

The Forest Service has planned a series of events to mark the 75th anniversary of the Blackwater Fire, which killed 15 firefighters and sparked a national review of firefighting techniques. Planned events include a ceremony at the roadside memorial between Cody, Wyo. and Yellowstone, and a hike to the backcountry memorial at the site of the fatalities. Continue Reading →

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