Firefighters High Five: Muddy Fire 90% Contained at 67 Acres
The Muddy Fire is now 90% contained. The fire's final acres is 67 acres, all on State Trust lands.
"Thanks to the great mop-up work completed by the firefighters yesterday! The majority of the fire suppression resources will be released this morning, as the fireline work has been completed. The fire did received heavy precipitation throughout last night and will continued to be monitored throughout today" wrote the Wyoming State Forestry Division this morning.
"Wyoming State Forestry is very grateful for all the local, state, and federal fire assistance that was given to help suppress this fire!"
Wyoming State Forestry Division Facebook
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Wyoming State Forestry Division, Photo from Incident Commander Russell Haynes
SEE ALSO: Yellowstone Ash Wildfire Over 10 Acres
See Vees Fire Information HERE.
Yellowstone Wildfire of 1988
The fires in 1988 burned 793,800 acres, 39% of Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres. After 30 years most of the parks lodgepole pines destroyed in 1988 have regenerated and are thriving.
Vintage Souvenir Postcards from 1942
Vintage souvenir colorized photo postcard published ca 1942 as part of the 'Cowboy and Indian Life of the Great West' series, depicting destination scenics of cowboys riding at rodeos or out on the range, as well as images of indigenous culture in the American West.
Gallery Credit: Kolby Fedore, Townsquare Media
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