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Illegal campsite starts wildfire near Cadillac Summit Road
June 10, 2019 · Source: National Park Service
A camper at an illegal campsite near the base of Cadillac Summit Road started a wildfire on Friday, June 7. Visitors reported the fire to park rangers at approximately 5 pm and Bar Harbor Fire Department along with Mount Desert Fire Department extinguished the fire by 6 pm. The burned area was estimated at 0.21 acres and at least one person of interest has been identified in association with the campsite and fire.
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