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Yellowstone wildfire partially contained

| September 19, 2010 9:00 PM

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - A wildfire northeast of Dunraven Pass in north-central Yellowstone National Park has grown but poses no threat to structures and is partially contained.

Fire fighters said the Antelope Fire grew to 760 acres by Saturday morning and is 10 percent contained. The fire has been burning since Tuesday, when a lightning strike started the fire in a grassy area.

Fire fighters said the blaze is far from roads and camping areas. One hiking trail was closed as a precaution.

Officials said part of the Antelope Fire includes areas burned by the park's wildfires in 1988. Fire fighters say the blaze has not crossed the Yellowstone River.