Mann Gulch fire, wildfire in Montana
The Mann Gulch fire was a devastating wildfire that occurred in 1949.
During the firefighting efforts, thirteen smokejumpers perished in the blaze.
The event is remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of United States wildland firefighting.
The tragedy led to changes in firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
The fire's behavior was so unexpected it contributed to the inception of modern fire science.
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