Riggs Fire Burning In Bryce Canyon National Park

Above, Thor's Hammer and other formations at Bryce Canyon National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Riggs Fire in Utah has grown since last week and it is burning in Bryce Canyon National Park.

KSL.com reported:

ST. GEORGE — A fire burning in parts of Bryce Canyon National Park and the Dixie National Forest has grown in size and reached an area where firefighters can now access it. 

Originally reported at 42 acres last week, the Riggs Fire has grown to 306 acres as of Monday, according to a Tuesday press release from the Color Country Interagency Fire group. 

Due to the fire burning in a remote area with poor access and safety zones for firefighters, fire managers have allowed the fire to continue burning for the ecological benefit of the area.

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