Fern Lake fire slowed by snow

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Fern Lake Fire, October 22, 2012
Fern Lake Fire
Big horn sheep posing in front of the Fern Lake Fire, October 22, 2012. NPS photo by Greg Venturini

The Fern Lake Fire which has been burning in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado since November 17, has grown to 1,030 acres but was slowed by a couple inches of snow Wednesday. While some areas on the east flank were still active on Thursday, another one to two inches of snow is predicted for Thursday night, to be followed by a dry, windy period this weekend.

Fern Lake Fire, October 22, 2012
Fire Module 32 on Trail Ridge Road, Fern Lake Fire, October 22, 2012. NPS photo by Matt Mueller
Fern Lake Fire - October 22, 2012
Fern Lake Fire heating up on the afternoon of October 22, 2012. NPS Photo by Matt Mueller

 

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.