The Big Burn, 1910

A wildfire that swept through Western Montana and most of Idaho in August of 1910 is still the largest in the history of the United States.

In August of 1910, a wildfire swept through Western Montana and Northern Idaho that ended up becoming the largest wildfire in American history, covering 3.2 million acres. What became known as The Big Burn only killed 87 people, thanks in large part to the heroic efforts of forest service rangers, as well as a troop of Buffalo Soldiers that were sent to…