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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/i/1443/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for LeHardy</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/1443/</link><description>Latest articles for LeHardy Wildland Fire</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:05:51 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Final Update (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1443/7745/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1443/7745/</guid><description><![CDATA["This will be the final update unless significant changes"]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Final Lehardy Fire Update - Monday, August 11, 200 (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7743/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7743/</guid><description><![CDATA["National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorYellowstone National ParkP.O. Box 168Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190LeHardy Fire Information307-344-7102www.nps.gov/yell or www.inciweb.orgYellowstone National Park LeHardy Fire UpdateMonday, August 11, 2008 - 9 a.m.Estimated Size: 9,332 acres Started: July 30, 2008Estimated Containment: 27% Cause: PowerlineEstimated Costs to Date: $1,327,980 This is the last update unless there is a significant change in fire behavior.Overview: This summer Yellowstone National Park is using a range of strategies in response to wildfires based on current and predicted risks, values to be protected, and land management objectives. The perimeter of the LeHardy Fire in the Fishing Bridge area has been aggressively suppressed due to its potential impacts to visitors and infrastructure. As part of the fire suppression strategy, fire managers are focusing on confining the fire and protecting specific values at risk, such as remote patrol cabins, and..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:42:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire Update - Sunday, August 10, 2008 - (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7723/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7723/</guid><description><![CDATA[" National Park Service U.S. Department of the InteriorYellowstone National ParkP.O. Box 168Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190LeHardy Fire Information307-344-7102www.nps.gov/yell or www.inciweb.orgYellowstone National Park LeHardy Fire UpdateSunday, August 10, 2008 - 9 a.m.Estimated Size: 9,332 acres Started: July 30, 2008Estimated Containment: 5%Cause: PowerlineEstimated Costs to Date: $1,287,868 Overview: This summer Yellowstone National Park is using a range of strategies in response to wildfires based on current and predicted risks, values to be protected, and land management objectives. The perimeter of the LeHardy Fire in the Fishing Bridge area has been aggressively suppressed due to its potential impacts to visitors and infrastructure. As part of the fire suppression strategy, fire managers are focusing on confining the fire and protecting specific values at risk, such as remote patrol cabins, and long-term seismic data monitoring equipment where the fire is burning in the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:22:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire Update - Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 9 (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7707/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7707/</guid><description><![CDATA["National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorYellowstone National ParkP.O. Box 168Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190LeHardy Fire Information307-344-7102www.nps.gov/yell or www.inciweb.orgYellowstone National Park LeHardy Fire UpdateFriday, August 8, 2008 - 9 a.m.Estimated Size: 9,332 acres Started: July 30, 2008 Estimated Containment: 5% Cause: Powerline  Estimated Costs to Date: $1,146,497 Overview: This summer Yellowstone National Park is using a range of strategies in response to wildfires based on current and predicted risks, values to be protected, and land management objectives. The perimeter of the LeHardy Fire in the Fishing Bridge area has been aggressively suppressed due to its potential impacts to visitors and infrastructure. As part of the fire suppression strategy, fire managers are focusing on confining the fire and protecting specific values at risk, such as remote patrol cabins, and long-term seismic data monitoring equipment where the fire is burning in the..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:04:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire Update - Friday, August 8, 2008 - 9 A (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7693/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7693/</guid><description><![CDATA["National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorYellowstone National ParkP.O. Box 168Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190LeHardy Fire Information307-344-7102www.nps.gov/yell or www.inciweb.orgYellowstone National Park LeHardy Fire UpdateFriday, August 8, 2008 - 9 a.m.Estimated Size: 9,332 acres Started: July 30, 2008 Estimated Containment: 5% Cause: Powerline Estimated Costs to Date: $1,038,691Overview: This summer the National Park Service is one of several federal agencies emphasizing the use of wildland fire strategies that focus on protecting values at risk. Here in Yellowstone National Park, the perimeter of the LeHardy Fire in the Fishing Bridge area has been aggressively suppressed due to its potential impacts on visitors and infrastructure. As part of the fire suppression strategy, fire managers are focusing on confining the fire and protecting specific values at risk, such as remote patrol cabins, and long-term seismic data monitoring equipment where the fire is burning in..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire Update Thursday, August 7, 2008, 9 A. (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7681/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7681/</guid><description><![CDATA["National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorYellowstone National ParkP.O. Box 168Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190LeHardy Fire Information307-344-7102www.nps.gov/yell or www.inciweb.orgYellowstone National Park LeHardy Fire UpdateThursday, August 7, 2008 - 9 a.m.Estimated Size: 8,950 acres Started: July 30, 2008 Estimated Containment: 5% Cause: Powerline Estimated Costs to Date: $870,000Overview: This summer the National Park Service is one of several federal agencies emphasizing the use of wildland fire strategies that focus on protecting values at risk. Here in Yellowstone National Park, the perimeter of the LeHardy Fire in the Fishing Bridge area has been aggressively suppressed due to its potential impacts on visitors and infrastructure. As part of the fire suppression strategy, fire managers are focusing on confining the fire and protecting specific values at risk, such as remote patrol cabins, and long-term seismic data monitoring equipment where the fire is burning in..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire Update Wednesday, August 6, 2008 (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7658/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7658/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yellowstone National Park LeHardy Fire UpdateWednesday, August 6, 2008 - 9 a.m.Estimated Size: 8,500 acres Started: July 30, 2008Estimated Containment: 5% Cause: PowerlineEstimated Costs to Date: $735,000Overview: This summer the National Park Service is one of several federal agencies emphasizing the use of wildland fire strategies that focus on protecting values at risk. Here in Yellowstone National Park, the perimeter of the LeHardy Fire in the Fishing Bridge area has been aggressively suppressed due to its potential impacts on visitors and infrastructure. As part of the fire suppression strategy, fire managers are focusing on confining the fire and protecting specific values at risk, such as remote patrol cabins, where the fire is burning in the back country east of the Yellowstone River. The flexibility of being able to use multiple strategies enables fire managers to put firefighters where they can do the most good and where they are needed most, while increasing firefighter..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:38:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire Update Tuesday, August 5, 2008 (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7647/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7647/</guid><description><![CDATA["Yellowstone National Park LeHardy Fire UpdateEstimated Size: 7,335 acres Started: July 30, 2008Estimated Containment: 5% Cause: PowerlineEstimated Costs to Date: $464,000Overview: This summer National Park Service is one of several federal agencies emphasizing theuse of wildland fire strategies that focus on protecting values at risk. Here in YellowstoneNational Park, the perimeter of the LeHardy Fire in the Fishing Bridge area has been aggressivelysuppressed due to its potential impacts on visitors and infrastructure. However where the fire isburning in the backcountry, east of the Yellowstone River, fire managers are focusing onconfining the fire and protecting specific values at risk, such as remote patrol cabins. Theflexibility of being able to use multiple strategies enables fire managers to put firefighters wherethey can do the most good and where they are needed most, while increasing firefighter safetyand reducing costs.Monday&#39;s Activities: Firefighters had a busy day..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:31:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Firefighters Make Good Progress (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7619/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7619/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters on the LeHardy fire made good progress in their efforts to create a wider fire line between the southern flank of the fire and Fishing Bridge. Visitors could see large smoke plumes as crews conducted burn out operations to clear unburned fuels and optimize fire breaks. Cooler temperatures and slightly higher humidity aided in the progress.Structure fire specialists arrived today to set up protection equipment in Fishing Bridge. The equipment will be kept on hand as a precautionary measure at both the sewage treatment area and in the retail areas.A firefighter working on the fire received minor injuries when he was briefly roughed up by a frightened grizzly bear. The bear, acting instinctually, appeared to be trying to leave the fire area and the firefighter was unknowingly in its path. He was treated and released at the Yellowstone Clinic.Bear encounters are one of the many challenges of fighting back country fires and fire personnel are educated about bear safety. All..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:44:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Firefighters Continue to Improve Southern Flank Of (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7604/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7604/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters on the LeHardy Fre made good progress in their efforts to create a wider fire line between the southern flank of the fire and Fishing Bridge. Visitors could see large smoke plumes as crews conducted burn out operations to clear unburned fuels and optimize fire breaks. Cooler temperatures and slightly higher humidity aided in the progress.Structure fire specialists arrived today to set up protection equipment in Fishing Bridge. The equipment will be kept on hand as a precautionary measure at both the sewage treatment area and in the retail areas.A firefighter working on the fire received minor injuries when he was briefly roughed up by a frightened grizzly bear. The bear, acting instinctually, appeared to be trying to leave the fire area and the firefighter was unknowingly in its path. He was treated and released at the Yellowstone Clinic.Bear encounters are one of the many challenges of fighting back country fires and fire personnel are educated about bear safety. All..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire in Yellowstone Grows to 4,260 Acres (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7594/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7594/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gusty winds and low humidity resulted in a very active fire day Saturday on the LeHardy Fire in Yellowstone National Park.Visitors to Yellowstone witnessed huge, billowing smoke columns and torching as the LeHardy Fire grew over 2500 acres Saturday. A Red Flag Warning was issued for Saturday and the three weather components required came together to create the perfect conditions for rapid fire growth. Visitors lined the roads to take pictures of the impressive smoke columns and fire activity.The fire is moving in a northeast direction into the back country away from Fishing Bridge. Hotshots and engine crews, with the help of water drops, are continuing to reinforce a control line along the section of the fire on the west bank of the Yellowstone River. Cooler temperatures and possible isolated showers are predicted for Sunday, but firefighters are still preparing for a busy day. Mop up operations will continue on the west side of Grand Loop Road while crews on the east side will..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Continued Progress Friday on Lehardy Fire in Yello (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7573/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7573/</guid><description><![CDATA["Red Flag Warning Issued For Saturday Afternoon  Firefighters continued to make good progress Friday on the LeHardy Fire north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park.Smokejumpers, hotshots and engine crews, aided by water drops from helicopters, were able to construct a control line along the section of the fire on the west bank of the Yellowstone River.That allowed the park to reopen the Grand Loop Road between Fishing Bridge and Mud Volcano to traffic at noon Friday. The road had been temporarily closed since the fire broke out Wednesday afternoon. Vehicles must travel through the area without stopping, and may be subject to delays of up to ten minutes to facilitate ongoing firefighting efforts.Firefighters also utilized water drops from the helicopters to secure the southern flank of the larger portion of the fire which is east of the Yellowstone River. Warm temperatures, low humidity and afternoon winds from the southwest continue to cause the fire to develop a large smoke..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Mud Vol (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7556/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7556/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters in Yellowstone National Park have been able to contain the section of the LeHardy Fire along the west bank of the Yellowstone River.The Grand Loop Road between Fishing Bridge and Mud Volcano reopened to traffic at noon Friday. Visitors will be required to travel through the area without stopping. There could be temporary traffic delays of up to ten minutes as helicopters continue to fly over the area and drop water on the fire. The fire started in a powerline corridor west of the road Wednesday afternoon. Gusty winds quickly pushed the fire east across the road and the Yellowstone River. Some backcountry trails remain temporarily closed. Updated information is available at all of the park&#39;s Backcountry Offices or by calling 307-344-2160 during business hours. The section of the Yellowstone River within the fire perimeter is temporarily closed to fishing.The LeHardy Fire does not pose a threat to visitors. The fire is burning to the northeast and away from the Grand..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Mud Vol (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1443/7555/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1443/7555/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Grand Loop Road between Fishing Bridge and Mud Volcano reopened to traffic at noon Friday, August 1. Visitors will be required to travel through the area without stopping. There could be temporary traffic delays of up to ten minutes as helicopters continue to fly over the area and drop water on the fire. "]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Firefighters Make Progress on Lehardy Fire Thursda (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7544/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7544/</guid><description><![CDATA["Lighter winds and additional firefighters resulted in a day of significant progress on the LeHardy Fire in Yellowstone National Park.Sparks from a downed powerline are the suspected cause of the fire, which started Wednesday afternoon near LeHardy Rapids along the park&#39;s Grand Loop Road three miles north of Fishing Bridge.The fire started in a powerline corridor which runs west of the road. Gusty southwest winds cause the fire to move east, first jumping the road and then jumping the Yellowstone River. That prompted temporary closure of the road between Fishing Bridge Junction and Mud Volcano, which is south of Canyon Junction. The fire also cut electrical service to the Fishing Bridge and Lake area, which are currently running on a large generator.Thursday&#39;s firefighting efforts were focused on the west side of the Yellowstone River. Morning retardant drops from large air tankers and afternoon water drops from helicopters aided hand crews who spent the day constructing a..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lehardy Fire in Yellowstone Now 600 Acres (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7526/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7526/</guid><description><![CDATA["The LeHardy Fire north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park was estimated at 600 acres as dusk fell Wednesday night.The fire was started by a powerline which runs in a utility corridor west of the Grand Loop Road between Fishing Bridge and Canyon. Gusty southwest winds pushed the fire east across a section of the road about three miles north of Fishing Bridge near LeHardy Rapids, and then jumped across the Yellowstone River. Winds aligned with a creek drainage on the east side of the river prompted steady, rapid fire growth through the afternoon and into an evening.Yellowstone National Park firefighters, West Yellowstone smokejumpers, two Type 1 air tankers from Billings, two helicopters, and fire engines from several surrounding areas are already assigned to the fire. Additional firefighting resources including two Type I hand crews are on order and are expected to arrive overnight and into the morning.The weather forecast for Thursday calls for temperatures in the 70s,..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Burning Near Fishing Bridge (Lehardy Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7525/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1443/7525/</guid><description><![CDATA["A fire caused by a downed powerline and fanned by gusty afternoon winds, has led to the temporary closure of a section of the Grand Loop Road north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park.The fire started in a powerline corridor which runs west of and parallel to the road near LeHardy Rapids, which is along the Yellowstone River about 3 miles north of Fishing Bridge Junction.Winds have pushed the fire to the east, where it has crossed the Grand Loop Road and subsequently jumped across the Yellowstone River.As of 4:00 pm, the LeHardy Fire is estimated at 5 to 10 acres. Yellowstone National Park firefighters are on scene with two fire engines and a water tender. Additional firefighting resources have been ordered including smokejumpers, additional engines, and helicopters.The fire weather forecast for Yellowstone calls for temperatures to drop into the 40s overnight, with increasing humidity and ridge top winds dropping to about 10 miles an hour after midnight. The forecast for..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>