Readers react to an illegal campfire that burned approximately 10 acres on Kamiak Butte on Sunday, June 26. The park campground was closed last Friday until further notice due to extremely dry conditions, and fire restrictions are in place in all Whitman County parks. A news release from the Parks and Developmental Services Department stated that fireworks were not allowed in a number of Whitman County parks, including Kamiak Butte, Klemgard, Wawawai, Colfax Trail, Elberton and the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail.

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Joan Jones: “… C’mon ‘nature lovers,’ demonstrate it by actually using your brains … this is ridiculous. Thanks to the service officials who deal with this – your work is much appreciated.”

Tina Miller: “Someone better not do the same on Moscow Mountain. They’ve come close.”

Angel Aurora Satarose: “One jerk ruins Kamiak for everyone this summer. Ugh!”

Editor’s note: The comments used in reader reactions are selected from public responses to stories on The Daily Evergreen’s Facebook page. The names listed with the comments are those provided as the individual’s identity on Facebook.