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Five Firefighters work to save structures at Breitenbush Hot Springs.
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Five men stay behind in the face of a massive wildfire to save a famed Oregon retreat

When a rampant fire invaded Breitenbush Hot Springs restort deep in the Oregon wilderness, five men dug in and fought back.

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

The five firefighters who saved structures at Breitenbush Hot Springs, from left: Tim McDevitt, Daniel Dundon, Jordan Pollack, Neil Clasen and Erik Wennstrom.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

The firefighters cut through fallen timber to gain access to the Breitenbush resort.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

The footbridge connecting the resort to a community of summer homes is partially burned. Firefighters had to jump over flames to reach the resort.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

At left is the lodge at Breitenbush.   (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

A firefighter cuts back brush and trees.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

Firefighters work through the night at the resort.   (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

Neil Clasen drives a golf cart to check on the fires with a fellow firefighter.   (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

The scene at Breitenbush Hot Springs.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

A garden hose is used to help protect a building on the resort grounds.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

A warning sign posted at Breitenbush.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

A nighttime scene at the resort.  (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

The fire-damaged footbridge.   (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

A pizza oven sits among charred ruins.   (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

Saving Breitenbush Hot Springs

Firefighters take a break on a deck at the resort.   (Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center)

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Five men stay behind in the face of a massive wildfire to save a famed Oregon retreat

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