The Great Fire of 1910, also known as the Big Burn, was initiated by a combination of extreme weather conditions characterized by high winds and hot, dry temperatures. Starting in the panhandle of Idaho, the fire grew rapidly, fueled by both the dry environment and the extensive timber in the region. Several smaller wildfires, which had already ignited due to lightning strikes, merged into a colossal firestorm that swept through the wilderness, towns, and railroads. Over the course of just two days, thousands of firefighters from across the country converged in a desperate attempt to control the blaze. Despite their efforts, the fire raged uncontrollably, resulting in the destruction of entire towns and a staggering loss of natural resources. The devastation was immense, leading to approximately 3 million acres burned and significant loss of wildlife habitat. The death toll reached 87, including numerous firefighters who were tasked with battling the inferno. The sheer scale of destruction raised alarm over the practices of land management and fire prevention at the time. The aftermath of the fire led to changes in U.S. Forest Service policies aimed at improving fire management strategies, emphasizing the need for better preparation, firefighting resources, and forest conservation. Additionally, the Great Fire of 1910 remains significant in the history of wildfire events in the United States as it established a framework for oversight and protection of national forests. It highlighted the vulnerability of these lands to such catastrophic wildfire events, which are still a concern in contemporary forestry and disaster management efforts.