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The 1967 Sundance Fire: A Lasting Legacy

The 1967 Sundance Fire: A Lasting Legacy

On July 24, Mick Schanilec talks about the legacies of the 1967 Sundance Fire, one of the hottest and fastest fires ever recorded. Mick, the retired area manager for Idaho Department of Lands at Priest Lake, discusses why the fire laid the foundation for interagency cooperation, strengthened Idaho’s commitment to fire programs, and enhanced reforestation efforts. He brings numerous images to explain the fire and its ongoing after effects.

Inn at Priest Lake
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Thu, 24 Jul 2025

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Priest Lake Museum
208-443-2676
priestlakemuseum@gmail.com
Inn at Priest Lake
5310 Dickensheet Road
Coolin, Idaho 83821
208-443-2447
theinnatpriestlake@gmail.com