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    08.23.2009
    GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ
    Aspen
    The Aspen Fire was reported on July 29 and is located on the Walhalla Plateau east of the North Rim developed area...
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    08.23.2009
    NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, WA
    Panther Creek Fire Complex
    Lightning storms in June and July resulted in numerous fires in the North Cascades National Park Complex...
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    08.22.2009
    SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, CA
    Crescent Meadow Prescribed Fire
    The Crescent Meadow prescribed fire was conducted on Tuesday August 4th. Ignitions were completed on August 4th. This 42 acre unit is located in the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park. This project provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to witness how fire encourages giant sequoia germination and provides a healthier habitat for these trees...
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    08.21.2009
    OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA
    Heatwave Complex
    The Heatwave Complex is comprised of twelve lighting-ignited wildland fires that started in June and..
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    08.20.2009
    LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK, CA
    Fairfield Fire
    This natural fire was ignited due to lightning on Sunday, August 2, 2009 and reported on Monday, Aug..
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