Killer Fire On Loose -- This aerial view of Montana's deadliest forest blaze in the Gates of the Mountain Primitive area gives a vivid idea of what firefighters are up against between the rugged terrain and the terrific smoke and heat. The conflagration already has killed 11 or more men, ravaged more than 3,000 acres of timber and today still was not under control despite the desperate battle being waged by more 400 firefighters. August 7, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).