Posted on 04/19/2006 1:32:59 PM PDT by rellimpank
POSTED 04/19/06 CUSTER STATE PARK - Unlikely as the news will appear to people experiencing a blizzard in the northern Black Hills today, a 50-acre wildfire was out of control Wednesday morning in Custer State Park.
However, by mid-morning firefighters had been pulled off the blaze, which was off the Iron Mountain Road, on account of high winds and ... well, blowing snow.
A lightning strike about 4 p.m. Tuesday started the blaze, according to state wildland fire coordinator Joe Lowe.
Lowe said only a tenth of an inch of precipitation was expected for the fire area on Wednesday, and high winds will continue to pose a risk. Also the fire started in a previously burned area, so high winds make standing dead trees hazardous.
Living in the North Country is really a different experience.
Global...whatever...
BUSH'S FAULT
and
WE'RE DOOOMED!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.