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The Lone Star Fire, 3 miles south of Old Faithful, was minimized on Monday as a cold front and precipitation moved through the area. Despite morning frosts and mild temperatures leading up to Labor …
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The Lone Star Fire, 3 miles south of Old Faithful, was minimized on Monday as a cold front and precipitation moved through the area. Despite morning frosts and mild temperatures leading up to Labor Day weekend, the fire is expected to retain heat and smolder for some time.
Crews will continue fuels reduction work around key infrastructure in Old Faithful Village, including powerlines, historic buildings, and communication equipment. The work will not only protect the area from an unexpected shift in direction of the Lone Star Fire, but also prepare the developments for future wildfires, fire managers said.
As of Tuesday, the Lone Star Fire was estimated at 960 acres, with 49 personnel on the job.
