Blackwater Fire Of 1937
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| Number of deaths | 15 |
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| Burned area | 170072 |
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| ID | 2158180 |
About Blackwater Fire Of 1937
On August 18, 1937, a lightning strike started the Blackwater Fire in Shoshone National Forest, approximately 35 miles west of Cody, Wyoming, United States. Fifteen firefighters were killed by the forest fire when a dry weather front caused the winds to suddenly increase and change direction.
