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Wildfire burns 300+ acres in Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park

Posted: 10.10.2012 at 8:26 AM

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NAT'L PARK, COLO. -- A wildfire in Rocky Mountain National Park is now prompting officials to evacuate campgrounds and hiking trails.

The fire is burning across 300-acres on the east side of the park.

It ignited Tuesday afternoon about 2-miles west of the Fern Lake Trailhead.

Park officials say the fire is burning in a heavily forested area and is not threatening any structures.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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