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Wildfire In Wind Cave National Park Now 30 Percent Contained

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A wildfire in Wind Cave National Park has grown to nearly 9 ½ square miles but is now 30 percent contained.

Authorities say the Cold Brook Fire has scorched 6,000 acres in the southwestern South Dakota park. About 80 people are on scene working to contain it, and they expect to have it fully contained Friday.

The blaze began Monday afternoon when a prescribed burn grew out of control in high winds. No injuries or damages to structures have been reported.

Park facilities remain open, though backcountry and hiking trails are closed, along with a couple of roads.

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