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Fire at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Extinguished

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Fire Between Ray Cornfield and Gibson Mill Trail

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News Release Date: October 21, 2024
Contact: Alicea Powell

REPUBLIC, Mo. – At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, a grass fire ignited just past Stop 1 of the Tour Road, between the Ray Cornfield and the Gibson Mill Trail, at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.

Due to quick responses from park staff and local fire departments, the fire was fully contained by 3:00 p.m.

Just more than four acres of fields were burned. No injuries have been reported and no structures or property were damaged.

At this time, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield thanks Brookline, Battlefield, Clever, Republic, and West Republic Fire Districts for swift action to contain the fire. About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430+ national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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