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On This Day August 20 1988 - The Biggest Fire in Yellowstone National Park History Began

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On This Day August 20 1988 - The Biggest Fire in Yellowstone National Park History Began.

On this day August 20 1988, the biggest fire in Yellowstone National Park history began, marking the start of a disaster that would ultimately burn nearly 800,000 acres of land. Fueled by drought conditions and strong winds, the fire became a defining moment in the park’s history, reshaping its landscapes and sparking national debate about wildfire management policies.

The Yellowstone fires of 1988 involved multiple blazes that merged into a massive inferno. Firefighters from across the...
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