A small wildfire is burning in Zion National Park in southern Utah.

Park officials reported Wednesday that a 25-acre fire was burning in the West Rim area. The fire was reported to park staff at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday,

The fire was caused by lightning, officials said in a statement.

Lava Point Road and the West Rim trail are closed. The West Rim trail is closed between Scout Lookout and Lava Point.

Officials said 25 wildland firefighters and a helicopter, conducting water drops, are battling the blaze.

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