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Fire in Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit worsens; Medora fire 100% contained Dry conditions and high winds have caused a fire to spread in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and burn more than 3,000 acres. 5:28 pm, Apr. 5, 2021 × A wildfire is still aflame in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and responders are working to get it contained. (Badlands Search and Rescue Service) BISMARCK — More than 3,000 acres of Badlands in Theodore Roosevelt National Park have burned in a wildfire likely caused by human influence, accordin...

A wildfire blazing in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park has grown to nearly 8 square miles, but fire crews have made progress on boxing it in and protecting threatened structures. The Horse Pasture Fire on Tuesday was estimated at 5,000 acres and 45% contained, according to Beth Hill, acting outreach and education manager for the North Dakota Forest Service. The cause was still under investigation, though authorities think it likely was caused by a person. Fire crews have used back-burning -- eliminating vegetation with controlled burns -- to create a fire perimeter ...

listen live watch live This is a view of what the Fargo Civic Plaza bridge may look like as it goes over Second Street North and the floodwall. City Hall is seen at the right. Rendering by Bishop Land Design / Special to The Forum A pedestrian bridge scaling Second Street North and the floodwall in downtown Fargo that has been discussed since the 1980s is looking like a reality. Fargo's City Commission on Monday night, April 5, accepted a $2.4 million federal urban grant from the state Department of Transportation for the project planned to be built next to city hall, providing better access ...

Wildfire in Theodore Roosevelt National Park 45% contained April 6, 2021 GMT MEDORA, N.D. (AP) — Firefighters are making headway against a blaze in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. The fire in the park’s North Unit tripled in size on Sunday, threatening park staff housing, maintenance buildings and the CCC Campground. North Dakota Forest Service Acting Outreach and Education Manager Beth Hill said Tuesday that the blaze is 45% contained. But she said the fire has consumed about 5,000 acres, or nearly eight square miles (20 square kilometers). The campground, other infras...

By Pat Sweeney Apr 6, 2021 2:25 PM Firefighters are making headway against a blaze in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The fire in the park’s North Unit tripled in size on Sunday, threatening park staff housing, maintenance buildings and the CCC Campground. North Dakota Forest Service Acting Outreach and Education Manager Beth Hill said Tuesday that the blaze is 45% contained. But she said the campground, other infrastructure and some private homes on the fire’s north end remain at risk and federal officials have closed more areas, including the CCC Campground, Summit Campground,...