Extras

American Experience

The Big Burn Preview

Preview: S27 Ep4 | 30s

In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over 3 million acres. Premiering Feb 3.

American Experience

America's Timber

Clip: S27 Ep4 | 2m 58s

In the early 1900s, timber was an essential US product. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS

American Experience

The Big Burn, Chapter 1

Clip: S27 Ep4 | 7m 59s

In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over three million acres.

American Experience

Fire as the Enemy

Clip: S27 Ep4 | 2m 54s

Fire was essential to the survival of the new US Forest Service. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.

American Experience

Gifford Pinchot's Vision

Clip: S27 Ep4 | 2m 35s

Roosevelt and Pinchot make a plan to save America's wilderness. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.

American Experience

The Heroes of the Big Burn

Clip: S27 Ep4 | 2m 19s

Firefighters are regaled as heroes for the first time in America. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.

American Experience

"Hire Everybody You Can Find"

Clip: S27 Ep4 | 1m 45s

In 1910 the U.S. Forest Service was desperately understaffed. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.