Five children tragically died in a house fire in Burley, Idaho in 1915 after being left alone by their parents who went to a church party. The fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tooth, who lived in Cassia County. The children were found in different parts of the ruins, indicating they had tried to escape. The cause of the fire was believed to be an oil stove with no oil in it.
In 1942, a Pontiac car parked in Island Park was stripped of its tires while the owner was sleeping. Witnesses reported seeing thieves removing the tires around 1 a.m. This incident served as a warning for people to watch their cars closely during outings.
In 1951, a 16-month-old child underwent surgery to remove a foxtail weed head from his lung after developing pneumonia. The child had swallowed the weed head while playing in his yard, and it was not discovered until later when he began to show symptoms.
In 1976, an airplane went missing near Salmon, Idaho. The pilot, Lewis C. Meeks, was reported missing on a flight from Salmon to Root Ranch. Search efforts were coordinated to locate the missing aircraft, with planes from multiple locations assisting in the search.
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