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Shenandoah National Park
Lewis Peak Fire Fully Contained
 

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Date: May 4, 2007
Contact: Barb Stewart, 434-220-9065

The Lewis Peak Fire in Shenandoah National Park is 100% contained. Some firefighters will remain for a few days to mop up and monitor the fire. The burn area, measured using GPS technology, is 215 acres.

Trails in the vicinity will remain closed. Effected trails include: Rocky Top, Austin Mountain and Lewis Peak. For current trail status call 540-999-3500.

The lightning caused fire was reported to the park Tuesday afternoon at 1:14 pm. It is located within Shenandoah National Park near Grottoes, Virginia.
A old picture of the Hoovers sitting on the porch of thier cabin at Rapidan Camp, in Shenandoah National Park.  

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You can visit President Herbert Hoover’s summer vacation home, Rapidan Camp, in Shenandoah National Park.
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Last Updated: May 04, 2007 at 17:19 EST