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Historic fire lookout tower in Yellowstone NP meets ironic end after burning down from lightning hit

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. – The historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout at Yellowstone National Park burned to the ground Tuesday afternoon following a lightning strike.


Park officials said Wednesday an employee staffing the nearby Mount Washburn Fire Lookout reported the fire Tuesday south of Mammoth Hot Springs and north of Madison Junction.


 
 
 

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