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Lighting Strike Tree Causes Small Fire South of the Lawn Lake Area of Rocky Mountain National Park

July 24, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

Lightning strike tree burnt in forested area with smoldering smoke — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

At approximately 6 p.m. yesterday, Wednesday, July 23, Rocky Mountain National Park received a report of a potential lightning strike fire seen from Rainbow Curve on the east side of the park.

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