Thursday, October 28, 2010
Reward Offered In Red River Gorge Fire
KENTUCKY....
The U.S. Forest Service closed more trails in the Red River Gorge Thursday as a result of wildfire that started last Sunday. The fire was caused by an illegal campfire on Auxier Ridge. So far, the fire has burned over 400 acres and is still active. In addition to trail closures, the wildfire has closed Tunnel Ridge Road, a portion of Kentucky Highway 77 and the entire Auxier Ridge area. The most recent trail closures include a section of Rough Trail #221 from Highway 77, which provides access to other popular trails and recreation areas such as Military Wall. The fire has burned trees at the base, causing them to fall onto the highway. The highway is closed from Nada Tunnel to the Martins Fork parking area. The Forest Service is offering a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to the conviction of the individuals responsible for the Auxier Ridge fire.
The U.S. Forest Service closed more trails in the Red River Gorge Thursday as a result of wildfire that started last Sunday. The fire was caused by an illegal campfire on Auxier Ridge. So far, the fire has burned over 400 acres and is still active. In addition to trail closures, the wildfire has closed Tunnel Ridge Road, a portion of Kentucky Highway 77 and the entire Auxier Ridge area. The most recent trail closures include a section of Rough Trail #221 from Highway 77, which provides access to other popular trails and recreation areas such as Military Wall. The fire has burned trees at the base, causing them to fall onto the highway. The highway is closed from Nada Tunnel to the Martins Fork parking area. The Forest Service is offering a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to the conviction of the individuals responsible for the Auxier Ridge fire.
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