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(Bismarck, ND) -- Fire crews are progressing on the dangerous Horse Pasture Fire in Western North Dakota. As of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters are reporting 45% containment and an estimated 5,000 acres burned for the Horse Pasture Fire in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the McKenzie District of the Little Missouri National Grassland. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Light winds have responders optimistic as they continue to contain the wildland fire. At this time, no structure damage has been reported, but the CCC campground and other infrastruct...

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,...