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The Carlton Complex Fire

November 30, 2014

The fire destroyed pears and other crops on the Stennes family orchard on July 17, 2014.

Photography by Lifesong Photography

The flames raged directly across from Keith Stennes’s house; the green branches in the foreground are on his deck.

Photography by Lifesong Photography

Firefighters poured in from all over the state to help protect structures and save lives.

Photography by Lifesong Photography

The fire took out nearly everything in its path, burning at a rate of 80 miles per hour.

Photography by Lifesong Photography

Photography by Lifesong Photography

The conflagration lasted nine days and destroyed more than 300 homes throughout the Methow Valley and an untold number of family heirlooms, like this St. Christopher medal.

Photography by Lifesong Photography

Fire seared the hills above the Stennes homestead ranch.

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The remains of a home at Alta Lake.

Photography by Lifesong Photography

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Over the course of nine days, the blaze devoured a quarter million acres and some 300 homes. Surpassing the Yacolt fire of 1902 to become the largest wildfire in Washington state history.
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