Environmentscore 566·6 metrosupdated 5h ago

Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Closes Part of Mesa Verde National Park

A lightning-sparked wildfire has closed the Wetherill Mesa area of Mesa Verde National Park, consuming about half an acre. The park remains open in other areas, but fire restrictions are in place due to increased wildfire risks.

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