CHIEF FIRE WARDEN. 



were badly scorched and burnt. Had the wind been 

 from the north I am afraid it would have been quite a 

 difficult matter to have saved much of the Norways. 

 I made diligent inquiries among the whites who had 

 been camping on the island up to that time, but none of 

 them appeared to acknowledge camping in the vicinity 

 where the fire started, nor do I believe they did. because 

 the location would not be desirable. Indians were pick- 

 ing a great many berries in that locality and I feel quite 

 certain it resulted through some carelessness on their part. 



Same, November 4: (Telegram) 



Bad forest fire raging in white pine near Cuba, five 

 miles east. Will leave with force of men about 10:30 per 

 train furnished gratis. If necessary will increase force in 

 morning. Weather conditions favorable. 



Same, November 5: (Telegram) 



Fire subdued. Will leave couple of patrols in charge. 



Same, November 6: 



The fire was near what is called Cuba siding; burnt on 

 south side of track over an area of about 10 acres. Con- 

 siderable slashings and dry stubs in the vicinity, where 

 some years ago dead and down logging was done to some 

 extent. Fire destroyed the seedlings, but neither Mr. 

 Bruce (of the Forestry Bureau) nor myself could find 

 where it destroyed the hardy white pine. Weather con- 

 ditions were fine; had there been a wind it would have 

 taken quite a force and much time to check it. Fire may 

 have originated from railroad engine sparks; also from 

 travelers or tramps, who just now continually build camp 

 fires en route. Two such ' 'hobo" fires were burning be- 

 tween here and the scene of the forest fire on the night 

 we went there. 



