10 Biggest Fires in US History

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5. “Summer of Fire”, Yellowstone – 1988

The breakout of the wildfire in the worldwide recognized national park happened in the summer of 1988. The heat and wind combined with dry grass created the effect of the lighter, and spread the flames throughout the 2 million acres of the park. Covered highly by the media, the fire was contained by the huge number of firefighters & military forces combined. Luckily, no lives were lost.

Biggest Fires in US History

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