Historical Events tagged with "coast range"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Natural Disasters
Loggers Trigger the First Tillamook Burn
August 14th, 1933 91 years ago
In August 1933, loggers in the Coast Range of Oregon inadvertently ignited a massive forest fire, later recognized as the first of the Tillamook Burn incidents. This catastrophic fire consumed approximately 240,000 acres (970 km²) of land, showcasing the vulnerability of forests to human activities. The event highlighted the risks associated with logging practices at the time and sparked important discussions about forest management and conservation.
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