Yellowstone Fire Continues to Spread
A fire that has closed an entrance to Yellowstone National Park grew to 2,300 acres, and authorities feared dry winds could hamper firefighting efforts.
“What makes this fire so difficult is the inaccessibility, the steep terrain, the winds and the wind patterns,” fire infrmation officer Bobby Kitchens said.
Firefighters were contending with erratic canyon winds as they tried to keep the fire from going across the road. Some employee housing and businesses such as the Pahaska Tepee resort remained at risk.
The fire was considered 10% contained. The park remains open.
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