Hiker Sparks 72-Acre Fire At Joshua Tree’s Black Rock Camp
• A hiker-caused fire at Joshua Tree National Park’s Black Rock Campground burned 72 acres, leading to the campground's closure.
• The Black Rock Fire, ignited by improper disposal of toilet paper, affected over 1,000 Joshua trees.
• Despite a government shutdown, fire response and conservation efforts continued at Joshua Tree National Park, emphasizing the importance of visitor responsibility.
Hiker-sparked fire burns 72 acres, closes campground
A fire sparked by a hiker at Joshua Tree National Park’s Black Rock Campground on October 12 resulted in 72 acres being burned and the closure of the popular campground. The incident occurred during a government shutdown, adding complexity to the response. The blaze, known as the Black Rock Fire, lasted eight days and was determined to be preventable, ignited when a visitor improperly disposed of toilet paper by setting it on fire.
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