"Four Days of Fury"

Four Days of Fury is a forthcoming documentary about the largest forest fire in New Hampshire. The conflagration began on April 28, 1941 at a portable saw mill located on Gustin Pond in the small town of Marlow. Over a four-day period, the fire, fueled by the fallen timber from the Hurricane of '38, spread into the neighboring towns of Gilsum, Stoddard, and Washington. Through the efforts of more than 3,000 firefighters, and an unexpected snowfall on May 1st, the flames were subdued. The forest fire consumed more than 25,000 acres. Remarkably, there was no loss of life.

The purpose of this film is to honor heroes of the past, and share their stories with heroes of present and future generations.

Four Days of Fury is a collection of interviews with individuals who witnessed the event. The story is principally told by Charles B. Strickland, a Marlow resident who was fifteen years old at the time of the fire. He has since dedicated his life to fighting and preventing forest fires.

The documentary is a production of PCTV, Inc.:

• Executive Producer: Patricia Gallup
• Producer/Director: Tracy Messer
• Videographer/Editor: Kris Richardson

Related links:

• Marlow Historical Society
• Historical Society of Cheshire County
• New Hampshire Public Radio
• Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests