Mann Gulch 75th Anniversary: Retracing the events of August 5, 1949

“So if you were up on that mountain, you would be looking down at Mann Gulch.” For retired U.S. Forest Service employee and Mann Gulch Fire historian, David Turner, the view from his home in Helena is a tragedy he knows all too well. “I’ve always felt from the beginning when I became involved with the fire that it was partly my responsibility to get that word out to the public,” Turner said. A Forest Service role he took on as a Mann Gulch Fire interpreter, to get the word out as much as possible. “Our duty is to remember these men that died there,” Turner added. FULL STORY: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/man... Stay up to date with our digital and social media content: Facebook:   / nbcmontana   Twitter:   / nbcmontana   Instagram:   / nbc_montana   Latest local news and weather: https://nbcmontana.com/ Latest Weather Forecast: https://nbcmontana.com/weather Download our App: https://nbcmontana.com/station/nbc-mo... Share Your Photos and Videos: https://NBCMontana.com/ChimeIn Send us News Tips: ml-Missoula-KECI-News@sbgtv.com Call our newsroom: 406-721-5642 NBC Montana is a MT based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs, or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. #montana #montanamoment #nbcmontana #mtwx #news