A wildfire that has shut down the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park tripled in size on Easter during another day of record heat and dry, blustery conditions in western North Dakota.
Meanwhile, crews on Monday fully contained a fire in the area of the park s South Unit that prompted the evacuation of the tourist town of Medora last Thursday.
Crews worked through the night on the North Unit fire dubbed the Horse Pasture Fire trying to get a handle on the blaze that is now 3,000 acres, or more than 4 ½ square miles, according to Beth Hill, acting outreach and education manager for the North Dakota Forest Service.
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Wildfire in Medora nearly contained; fatigued crews enter day 4
Residents of Medora were forced to evacuate as 2,276 acres were claimed by a wildfire Thursday and Friday, as local, state and federal fire services worked around the clock to save North Dakota’s tourist gem. Written By: James Miller | ×
Easter Sunday saw Firefighters make progress on fire containment despite the difficult terrain and sustained red flag conditions, through four days of intense fighting. (Photo courtesy of Civil Air Patrol s Roughrider Composite Squadron)
MEDORA, N.D. Firefighters are reporting 85% containment on a wildfire that began on Thursday, April 1, and destroyed 2,276 acres surrounding Medora.
Updated April 3 at 6:22 p.m. The temporary flight restriction (TRF) issued April 1 for the 10-mile radius around Medora, North Dakota, has been canceled. Pilots of manned aircraft, as well as operators of unmanned aircraft systems, should continue to exercise caution while flying in this area. The TRF may be reinstated on little to no notice at any time should firefighting operations require clear airspace. Pilots and operators should always check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) or the FAA TRF site at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr map ims/html/ before flying.
From N.D. Forest Service
Updated April 3 at 12:59 p.m.
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