Pulaski Tunnel Site

This site is featured on the National Register of Historic Places in remembrance of the great wildfire of 1910, the largest wildfire to date in the United States. Racing faster than 60 miles per hour, this fire burned over 3 million acres of land throughout Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington and Montana in just two days. During the course of the fire, many lives were endangered including US Forest Service Ranger Ed Pulaski and his crew of 45 men. Pulaski and his crew were trapped while attempting to fight this blaze. Pulaski led his crew to an abandoned mine to seek shelter from the intense fire storm raging outside. Threatening to shoot anyone who tried to leave, Pulaski stood watch at the entrance beating off flames entering the tunnel until he passed out. Although all the men lost consciousness during this intense time, nearly all survived. Today, the site serves as a tribute to the dedication and courage showed by Pulaski and his crew and all firefighters who risk their lives to protect our land.

Caution: Tunnel is too dangerous for public access.

For Additional Information:

BLM Snapshots article- Pulaski Tunnel Project
Idaho Forest- The Pulaski Tunnel
Idaho Forest- The 1910 Fire
Pulaski Project