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Wildfires Erupt in Big Bend National Park
Firefighters are fighting wildfires in portions on Big Bend National Park.
According to NewsWest 9, the fires erupted along the eastern rim of the Chisos Mountains in the park this past Saturday and firefighters have been battling the blaze ever since.
All hiking and camping in and around the east rim are closed.
Crews are investigating the cause of the fire.
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