On August 21 st , 2003, a seasonal fire abruptly changed direction and transformed into a giant fire. A 6-km flame wall reached 50m and whipped over the slopes. Energy equivalent of a an atomic explosion every 30 minute. Residents in shock fled the town. www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/ forest - fire .html -

On August 21 st , 2003, a seasonal fire abruptly changed direction and transformed into a giant fire.

A 6-km flame wall reached 50m and whipped over the slopes.

Energy equivalent of a an atomic explosion every 30 minute.

Residents in shock fled the town.

The fire blaze burned over 20,000 hectares of forest. Local businesses were affected. Spray Lake Sawmills benefited from the salvageable lumber. www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/ forest - fire .html -

The fire blaze burned over 20,000 hectares of forest.

Local businesses were affected.

Spray Lake Sawmills benefited from the

salvageable lumber.

Over time, burnt areas create diversity. A burned area allows for the development of rich undergrowth that wasn’t there before. De-barking trees reduce carbon content. www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/ forest - fire .html -

Over time, burnt areas create diversity.

A burned area allows for the development of rich undergrowth that wasn’t there before.

De-barking trees reduce carbon content.