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A wildfire that has shut down the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park tripled in size on Easter during another day of record heat and dry, blustery conditions in western North Dakota. Meanwhile, crews on Monday fully contained a fire in the area of the park's South Unit that prompted the evacuation of the tourist town of Medora last Thursday. Crews worked through the night on the North Unit fire -- dubbed the Horse Pasture Fire -- trying to get a handle on the blaze that is now 3,000 acres, or more than 4 ½ square miles, according to Beth Hill, acting outreach and education m...

KVRR Local News April 3, 2021 MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — The temporary flight restriction (TFR) issued Thursday for the 10-mile radius around Medora has been cancelled. Officials say pilots of manned aircraft, as well as operators of unmanned aircraft systems, should continue to exercise caution while flying in the area. The TFR may be reinstated on little to no notice at any time if fire-fighting operations require clear airspace. Pilots and operators should always check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) or the FAA TFR site by clicking here before flying. Firefighters are reporting 50% containment and...

Wildfire in Medora nearly contained; fatigued crews enter day 4 Residents of Medora were forced to evacuate as 2,276 acres were claimed by a wildfire Thursday and Friday, as local, state and federal fire services worked around the clock to save North Dakota’s tourist gem. Written By: James Miller | × Easter Sunday saw Firefighters make progress on fire containment despite the difficult terrain and sustained red flag conditions, through four days of intense fighting. (Photo courtesy of Civil Air Patrol's Roughrider Composite Squadron) MEDORA, N.D. — Firefighter...

Updated April 3 at 6:22 p.m. The temporary flight restriction (TRF) issued April 1 for the 10-mile radius around Medora, North Dakota, has been canceled. Pilots of manned aircraft, as well as operators of unmanned aircraft systems, should continue to exercise caution while flying in this area. The TRF may be reinstated on little to no notice at any time should firefighting operations require clear airspace. Pilots and operators should always check Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) or the FAA TRF site at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr_map_ims/html/ before flying. From N.D. Forest Service Updated April 3 a...

Medora wildfire 'under control' as fatigued firefighters continue efforts Residents of Medora were forced to evacuate as 3,000 acres were claimed by a wildfire Thursday and Friday, as local, state and federal fire services worked around the clock to save North Dakota’s tourist gem. Written By: James Miller | × Fatigued firefighters enter the third day of one the largest ongoing wildfire in North Dakota, as local, state and federal agencies battle fires near Medora in Billings County. Josiah C. Cuellar / Forum News Service MEDORA, N.D. — Residents of Medora wer...