Fire Watch 2008 Update

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Fire Watch 2008 Update

By Nick Lough

BILLINGS - Several wildfires continue to burn near Billings. Here's an update as firefighters make good progress.

The LeHardy Fire in Yellowstone National Park is only 5% contained at this time. It has burned nearly 9,000 acres. All park entrances and seasonal visitor services are open, but some backcountry trails remain temporarily closed.

The Gunbarrel fire burning 40 miles west of Cody has burned close to 35,000 acres. Fishhawk Trailhead is closed and there's still no access into the moss creek cabins.

The Cascade Fire burning near Red Lodge Mountain is now 78% contained and has burned more than 10,000 acres. Travel is still not allowed beyond the Basin Creek Area until further notice.

The Tumble Creek Fire is burning more than 600 acres and is 60% contained. Structures are threatened and road closures are in effect.

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