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Tillamook Burn

91 years ago to the day, the first Tillamook Burn was sparked

91 years ago to the day, the first Tillamook Burn was sparked

Ninety-one years ago to the day, a logging crew at the end of a railroad spur in the upper reaches of the Gales Creek Watershed sparked a wildfire. That spark became the Tillamook Burn.
By Chas Hundley Aug 14, 2024
The Tillamook Burn ignited 90 years ago today

The Tillamook Burn ignited 90 years ago today

Ninety years ago to the day, the first fire of what would become known as the Tillamook Burn started near Gales Creek. We've gathered oral histories, written diaries, and newspaper clippings detailing what happened.
By Chas Hundley Aug 14, 2023

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