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Coordinates: 43°27′N 108°21′W / 43.450°N 108.350°W / 43.450; -108.350
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The Kate's Basin Fire was a wildfire complex which began burning southwest of Thermopolis and north of Riverton in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. The fire complex started as the Kate's Basin and Blondie #2 fires[1] on August 7, 2000 and by August 18, it had burned over 137,600 acres (556.8 km2).[2] The fire started as a result of lightning.

During the fighting of the fire a burn over incident resulted in the death of James (Jim) Burnett of Hatfield, Arkansas, the Engine Boss of Oklahoma Engine #2. [2]

References

  1. ^ "NATIONAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2000". Archived from the original on April 28, 2005. Retrieved 2007-10-30.
  2. ^ a b "Kate's Basin Incident Report". Retrieved 2007-10-30.

43°27′N 108°21′W / 43.450°N 108.350°W / 43.450; -108.350

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