This is the place that fellow Pyromaniacs can unite and post pictures of stuff burning or blowing up. Firefighters, military, cops, demolition experts or just plain folks who like fires, explosions and other things that go boom...... post pictures here of stuff you have seen or been part of that is a bit on the wild side. Questions that are not typical like what happens when you light "Non Dairy Creamer on Fire" and other fun topics. fertilizer freaks who like to make large holes in the earth are also welcome here. Lets face it, you have to be crazy to be a firefighter in the first place, or any other dangerous job out there. Here is where you can hang out and not worry too much about the Feds coming and kicking down your door, on second thought lets not even go there. Have fun keep it clean and share what ya got.
Good bye Golden Nugget Salon in Sylvanite Montana which is today essentially a Ghost Town but at the turn of the century was a mining center and lumber hub where the town was being considered for State Capital. Below is more info for those interested in this kind of history. http://deq.mt.gov/abandonedmines/linkdocs/110tech.mcpx https://www.google.com/search?q=sylvanite mine montana&espv=2&biw=1327&bih=715&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=edkTVJDZFavjigLxiYCgBQ&ved=0CE0QsAQ Cause of the fire was an inproperly installed woodstove and chimney. The saloon had a long history as it was also the Red Light District. In 1910 a wildfire swept through Montana, Idaho all the way to Spokane Washington. Millions of acres were consumed in a few days as high winds swept through the area and pushed hundreds of smaller lighting caused wildfires into huge firestorms which were creating their own weather. Sylvanite was in the path of the firestorm and was burned to the ground. Latter rebuilt it never again rose to the prominence it once garnished. Below is more info for those interested in this type of history. https://www.google.com/search?q=1910 fire&espv=2&biw=1327&bih=715&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=eNoTVJzXLorWiwK13IGADQ&ved=0CEEQsAQ http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Policy/Fire/FamousFires/1910Fires.aspx
Strange things can happen with fires, any firefighter can tell you that a fire takes on a life of its own and can do very strange things. I will attempt to share some of these stories I have witnessed if there is enough interest. The first Story is of "The Southern Cross" . The cross was in the path of an intense wildfire which should have consumed it, yet the fire went around it and the cross did not even have soot on it. This story and these pictures where shot by a LA camera man who could not believe what he was seeing. I was not there so I am only sharing what was shared with me because I thought some of you would find this "interesting".
Here is some more pictures of my own experiences. These pictures were taken last year in our own home forrest the "Lolo NF" We are on "Initial Attack" which means we should be the first in to fight the fire. The fire was lighting caused and spread rapidly because of high winds. There were several wildfires that started in NW Montana and the Idaho Panhandle due to the Dry Lighting Storms that were sweeping the area.
Here ya go... Used some of my fire making skills to eliminate a pest problem in a middle east garden spot.. Improvised water bottle drip torch in photo number 1...
Woody, some really incredible pictures and stories, I enjoyed reading and looking. The best you may get out of me would be some firepit pics, I'm kinda low key when it comes to blowing things up and burning things down. Thanks for sharing
Most of the stuff that I see on fire or blow up at work goes out pretty fast. Your right about being a little off to have a dangerous job.
Agreed. All of those homes burning is hard to look at. Very glad there are guys & gals trained and willing to fight fires like that. Special breed.
Tragic. I like fire, under a fry pan, in a stove, or in a ring of stone, but not unconfined. So thankful that there are those with tools and skills to combat wild fires.
Thanks for making trip to put the fires out in Colorado the last couple of years. While I wasn't personally affected by the fires you posted your work here was certainly appreciated.
