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Fire crews mopping up small fire in Wind Cave National Park

July 25, 2023 · Source: National Park Service

A patch of burnt prairie is in the middle of the photo surrounded by a gently rolling green grass. There are two white fire engines on the far side of the burn with several firefighters working around its perimeter. Blue sky is overhead. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Fire crews are mopping up a lightning-caused fire in the central section of Wind Cave National Park. The fire was reported at 1:54 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, and crews were immediately dispatched to begin suppression efforts.

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