Blaze Came From Campfire, Officials Say
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A wildfire that burned about 500 acres near El Capitan spread from a campfire, park officials said.
The Boundary fire was about 60% contained Friday, according to the National Park Service. It was detected Monday and spread north. Park visitors were told to expect to see smoke.
The fire closed several trails.
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