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  1. 07-08-2009, 10:59 AM #1
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    Fire closes West Rim Trail in Zion National Park

    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
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    Wildfire Burning in Zion National Park

    http://www.nps.gov/zion/parknews/wil...ional-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
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    Still burning. A website with a ton of info on the fire including maps & updated daily reports.

    http://www.nps.gov/zion/naturescienc...nformation.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by trackrunner
    Still burning. A website with a ton of info on the fire including maps & updated daily reports.

    http://www.nps.gov/zion/naturescienc...nformation.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
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    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
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    interesting... the July 15th and July 16th updates are just a repeat...

    hmmmm, government saving money???

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    Quote Originally Posted by ratagonia
    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....

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    Imlay now closed

    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
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    7-22 update

    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
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