Fire of 1926: Disaster Strikes! - Barriere North Thompson Star

Fire of 1926: Disaster Strikes! - Barriere North Thompson Star

Almost 100 years ago, on July 16, 1926 the entire Clearwater Valley between First Canyon and the Murtle River was burned by a massive forest fire. It began as a small fire started by a lightning strike and smouldered on the west side of the Clearwater River opposite the Overlook for part of the summer of 1926. The forest was quite dry and the settlers of Upper Clearwater were concerned. Later that afternoon, strong southerly winds caused the fir…