S. RES. 798 recognizes the 75th anniversary of the tragic Mann Gulch fire by designating August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day." This resolution honors the memory of the 13 firefighters who lost their lives battling the fire in the Helena National Forest back in...
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On August 5, 2024, people will remember a big forest fire from many years ago by thinking about and honoring the brave firefighters who tried to stop it. This day, called "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day," will also celebrate how much better everyone is at fighting fires now because of what they learned back then.