Above the Ashes

Above the Ashes is an award winning documentary that reveals untold heroes, the strength of mountain communities and the devastation caused by the catastrophic Fourmile fire.

Above the Ashes tells the stories of seven mountain residents that refused to evacuate the historic mining town site of Sunshine and fought the Fourmile fire. For five days the Fourmile fire burned out of control, charred the landscape and burnt homes completely to the ground. Above the Ashes documents the Fourmile fire through the eyes of Sunshine residents who joined together to fight fire, taking action and saving numerous homes in the Sunshine community. Using haunting visuals Above the Ashes reveals tales of bravery, family, friends, loss and the rebuilding of a community.