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trackrunner
07-08-2009, 10:59 AM
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_12783232?source=rss

The West Rim Trail from Lava Point to Potato Hollow in Zion National Park has been temporarily closed because a lighting-sparked fire is burning nearby.

The 20-acre Horse Fire is about 1
trackrunner
07-08-2009, 03:33 PM
http://www.nps.gov/zion/parknews/wildfire-burning-in-zion-national-park.htm

Wildfire Burning in Zion National Park

Date: July 8, 2009
Contact: David Eaker, 435-772-7811

A wildland fire is currently burning in the northern portion of Zion National Park. The Horse Fire is located approximately 1
trackrunner
07-15-2009, 09:12 AM
Still burning. A website with a ton of info on the fire including maps & updated daily reports.

http://www.nps.gov/zion/naturescience/current-fire-information.htm
ratagonia
07-15-2009, 06:05 PM
Still burning. A website with a ton of info on the fire including maps & updated daily reports.

http://www.nps.gov/zion/naturescience/current-fire-information.htm

Horse Fire Update
7-15-09 8 am

The lightning caused Horse Fire continues to burn in Zion National Park. The fire was first detected on July 7 and is located approximately 1
Reedus
07-16-2009, 08:44 AM
Some more info on the fire...

Horse Fire Update
7-16-09 8 am

The lightning caused Horse Fire continues to burn in Zion National Park. The fire was first detected on July 7 and is located approximately 1
ratagonia
07-16-2009, 12:23 PM
interesting... the July 15th and July 16th updates are just a repeat...

hmmmm, government saving money???

T
Iceaxe
07-16-2009, 12:57 PM
interesting... the July 15th and July 16th updates are just a repeat...

hmmmm, government saving money???

They did change the acres burned from 450 to 525..... probably not much new to add other than that....

:popcorn:
trackrunner
07-20-2009, 02:56 PM
Hiking up to Heaps on Saturday the main canyon was hazy from the fire. Looks like Imlay is now closed.

http://www.nps.gov/zion/naturescience/horse-fire.htm

Horse Fire Update
7-20-09 9 am

The lightning caused Horse Fire continues to burn in Zion National Park. The fire was first detected on July 7 and is located approximately 1
ratagonia
07-23-2009, 06:27 AM
Lots of smoke up there yesterday. Dry and hot!

Horse Fire Update
7-22-09 11 am

The lightning caused Horse Fire continues to burn in Zion National Park. The fire was first detected on July 7 and is located approximately 1