The Latest: Wyoming wildfire near Yellowstone grows
The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local):
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CASPER, Wyo. — Park officials say a fire in Wyoming near Yellowstone National Park has grown to 5 square miles.The national park said in a statement Wednesday that hard frosts at night have killed plants and trees, which will aid the fire’s growth.The so-called Lone Star Fire started on Aug. 22. Officials say it is expected to be contained by Oct. 30.Firefighters are cutting down trees and heavy vegetation in the are
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