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"Beach Fire" In Yellowstone National Park Nearing 400 Acres

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The "Beach Fire" in Yellowstone National Park was approaching 400 acres in size Tuesday afternoon. NPS photo.

A fire burning in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park not far from the Bridge Bay Campground was nearing 400 acres in size, park officials said Tuesday.

The "Beach Fire," named after a nearby lake, was spotted Sunday morning in a stand of sub alpine fir about 7 miles west-southwest of the campground. Though located in the backcountry and not an imminent threat to the public or structures, park officials decided to battle the fire due to its location, the available fuel in the area, and the dry, gusty weather conditions.

Winds moved the fire to the north and east on Monday, with the east flank of the fire bumping up against the west side of last year’s Arnica Fire, a park release said.

Along with 75 crew assigned to the fire as of Monday, the flames were being targeted from above by helicopters making water drops. On Tuesday fire bosses hoped to add 40 more Type 1 “hotshot” crews, two 20-person Type 2 –initial attack hand crews, and three more helicopters, the park reported.

Tuesday’s weather called for high temperatures near 70, with a chance of isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The humidity was expected to drop to between 17 and 23 percent in the afternoon. Winds were forecast out of the west around 10 miles an hour, with higher gusts possible.

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