After weeks of closure due to the Reynolds Creek Fire, the East side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun-Road opened to traffic this morning, Friday, August 7.
The Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park is 67 percent contained, the Associated Press reports, but certain weather conditions this week aren't looking to decrease the flames with upcoming warm temperatures and low humidity.
Firefighters have been performing new fire prevention tactics on the Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park in an effort to strengthen fire lines with new "burnout operations."
The devastating Reynolds Creek fire which burned down a historic Glacier National Park Cabin and shut down sections of the Going to the Sun Road now appears to be human caused.
Hotels and campgrounds in Glacier National Park are flooded with calls from worried tourists canceling their reservations or asking whether the Montana landmark will stay open as a wildfire sweeps through a popular area.