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title: "Rumney Just Had a Close Call with Fire; Other Crags Haven’t Been So Lucky"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/1455"
date: "2026-08-27"
source: "Climbing Magazine"
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# Rumney Just Had a Close Call with Fire; Other Crags Haven’t Been So Lucky

- **Source:** Climbing Magazine
- **Original story:** https://www.climbing.com/news/rumney-close-call-wildfire-other-climbing-crags-not-so-lucky/

## Summary

The Rumney climbing area recently faced a close call with wildfire, raising concerns about safety at climbing crags. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety in outdoor recreation.


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