NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. (AP) - A brush fire near the popular Lost river Gorge and Boulder Caves in New Hampshire has spread to over 20 acres and closed part of a hiking path along the Appalachian Trail.
Firefighters say the fire started on a cliff in Kinsman Ridge over the gorge Tuesday morning and spread overnight. They aren’t sure of the cause; one theory is that it might have been caused by a meteor. Crews have been dropping water from helicopters, including a Blackhawk.
Fire officials estimate it could take several days to put out the fire, which is in rugged terrain.
Lost River Gorge was closed Tuesday as a precaution, but reopened Wednesday.
Forest officials closed part of the Kinsman Ridge Trail and surrounding areas.
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This story has been corrected to show the fire spread to over 20 acres, not 50 acres.
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