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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2002

A fire in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado continues to grow.

The Long Mesa fire has charred more than 3,000 acres. Crews have been able to keep the blaze away from the park's Puebloan structures and artifacts.

Still, the fire was about 5 percent contained. It was started by lightning on Monday.

Get the Story:
Panorama fire 95% contained: Mesa Verde blaze held in check; park HQ survives (The Denver Post 8/2)
Fire crews dig in for archaeology (The Denver Post 8/2)
Mesa Verde fire at 3,300 acres (The Farmington Daily-Times 8/2)

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Fire threatens Mesa Verde ruins (7/31)
Fire shuts down Mesa Verde park (7/30)