Blue Lake Fire Department

In 1911 Blue Lake was an active center of commerce and activity for this inland valley and the surrounding mountain regions. The millions of feet of timber logged and milled in the vicinity supported hundreds of woodsmen and saw mill workers. The ranches and farms supplied meat, produce, and dairy products. The link to the coast was the railroad running though town, which made this an important business center. Blue Lake was incorporated as a city in 1910, reflecting the stability of the residents and businesses. December 5th, 1911 fire swept the business District of Blue Lake and destroyed a full square block, before being halted with the assistance of Korbel, Glendale, Arcata, and Eureka.