These photos are of cliff dwellings, especially Spruce Tree House and Balcony House, where the Long Mesa fire approached.  There is evidence of fire retardant on cliffs in and around the dwelling sites.
<ul><li>Keywords: meve; ruins; spruce tree house; balcony house; National parks and reserves -- Fires and fire prevention; (LCSH); Wildfires -- Mesa Verde National Park</li></ul>
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