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http://news.yahoo.com/astronauts-photo-captures-blazing-wyoming-wildfire-160619338.html
Astronauts and satellites alike have captured ominous images from space of a fast-growing wildfire that is blazing across Wyoming.
The Fontenelle Fire, burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the state's western border with Idaho, was first reported on the afternoon of June 24. More than 850 people are battling the blaze, and it is only 25 percent contained.
The fire has shut down roads in the region, but sofar has not destroyed any buildings or caused any injuries.
The Fontenelle Fire's reach doubled in size between June 28 and July 6, when it grew from 25,000 acres to its current size of 57,324 acres.
Astronauts and satellites alike have captured ominous images from space of a fast-growing wildfire that is blazing across Wyoming.
The Fontenelle Fire, burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest near the state's western border with Idaho, was first reported on the afternoon of June 24. More than 850 people are battling the blaze, and it is only 25 percent contained.
The fire has shut down roads in the region, but sofar has not destroyed any buildings or caused any injuries.
The Fontenelle Fire's reach doubled in size between June 28 and July 6, when it grew from 25,000 acres to its current size of 57,324 acres.
