Wildfire Grows in Yellowstone National Park

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By Tommy Noel

Summary

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - Fire currently at 600 acres and continues to grow.

Story Published: Jul 31, 2008 at 7:44 AM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 12:58 AM MDT

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - Fire crews are battling a large fire in Yellowstone National Park.

The fire was started by a power line which runs in a utility corridor between Fishing Bridge and Canyon.

The LeHardy Fire north of Fishing Bridge was estimated at 600 acres Wednesday night.

Gusty winds pushed the fire east across a road and then jumped across the Yellowstone River.

This is the third fire in Yellowstone National Park this season.

However, the fire does not pose a threat to visitors.

Wind Farms

The wind turbines lining the foothills east of Idaho Falls are getting a lot of attention. What do you think about the wind farms?

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