Yesterday, hikers in Yosimite National Park had to be airlifted from the top of Yosimite's Half-Dome Peak, after a blazing fire engulfed 700 Acres of Yosimite National Park. The "Meadow Fire" as it is being called, started around 12 o'clock on Sunday, and soon blazed to heights of up to 200 ft. in the air. Helicopters, a plane, and several ground teams of firefighters spent all of Sunday afternoon to contain and extinguish the fire.
I feel this article is important because it highlights an issue that is sadly overlooked in today's political world. The protection of our environment, natural resources, and wildlife preserves is one of the most important tasks we can engage in. This is because they are a precious commodity that provides us with clean air and water, as well as resources we need for everyday life, such as wood products, which are used in paper, construction, and many other vitally important things that we will need for today and the future of our nation.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/08/us/yosemite-national-park-fire/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Was this just a wildfire, controlled burn or started purposely? Also, wildfires do serve some purpose in maintaining the environment.
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