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Domestic News
August 8, 1933
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Nine men saved the village of Nelma on the Michigan-Wisconsin line from a forest fire by refusing to leave their posts and using water from the Brule River. About 100 residents evacuated; several small buildings destroyed, but larger ones saved. Other fires endanger Lake Superior district.
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9 MEN SAVE ONE VILLAGE IN WISCONSIN
Refuse to Leave Posts as Forest Fire Sweeps Down Upon Them
CRANDON, Wisconsin, Aug. 8.-
Because nine men refused to leave their forest fire fighting posts when the flames seemed beyond control, the village of Nelma on the Michigan-Wisconsin line was saved early today.
Dozens of other fires continue to endanger the Lake Superior district.
One hundred persons evacuated Nelma as the fire swept near, but the nine men played water from the Brule River and while several small buildings were destroyed the larger buildings were saved.
Refuse to Leave Posts as Forest Fire Sweeps Down Upon Them
CRANDON, Wisconsin, Aug. 8.-
Because nine men refused to leave their forest fire fighting posts when the flames seemed beyond control, the village of Nelma on the Michigan-Wisconsin line was saved early today.
Dozens of other fires continue to endanger the Lake Superior district.
One hundred persons evacuated Nelma as the fire swept near, but the nine men played water from the Brule River and while several small buildings were destroyed the larger buildings were saved.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Forest Fire
Nelma Village
Wisconsin
Michigan Wisconsin Line
Brule River
Fire Fighting
Where did it happen?
Nelma, Wisconsin
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Nelma, Wisconsin
Event Date
Aug. 8
Outcome
several small buildings destroyed; larger buildings saved; 100 persons evacuated
Event Details
Nine men refused to leave their forest fire fighting posts when flames seemed beyond control, playing water from the Brule River to save the village as fire swept near