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

Dave Harmon, PW editor
Jul 18, 2019
1 min read

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.

https://kbzk.com/news/fire-watch/2019/07/17/historic-fire-lookout-in-yellowstone-national-park-burns-down-after-lightning-strike/

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