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's PostSummit County, UtahJuly 23 at 3:31 PM On Tuesday morning (7/21), one of our conservation land stewards (Addy) spotted smoke on the 910 Ranch just before 10:30 am — a lightning strike had ignited a single tree. Staff called 911 right away and coordinated with Park City Fire District, who spent six hours safely downing, bucking, and dousing the tree before wrapping up around 4:30 pm.

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