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Temporary closure at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park - NPS
NEWS RELEASE Temporary closure at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park Steamy boardwalk at West Thumb Geyser Basin NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: September 12, 2022 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 West Thumb Geyser Basin , located in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park, will be closed until further notice due to hazardous conditions. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Northwestern Energy staff reported smoke coming out of a small building near the bookstore that houses a solar battery energy storage system at West Thumb Geyser Basin. Park structural fire crews were notified and dispatched to the location. They did not see flames when they arrived, but there was smoke. The exterior of the building was not damaged. Battery fumes are corrosive and hazardous when inhaled. To ensure visitor and employee safety, West Thumb Geyser Basin will be closed until the batteries have f...
Air Idaho Rescue opens seasonal Yellowstone base - AirMed&Rescue
Air Idaho Rescue opens seasonal Yellowstone base in West Yellowstone to provide faster medical transport services