‘Unprecedented’ Wyoming wildfire expands evacuations and burns nearly 50,000 acres
The Elk Fire in Wyoming's Big Horn National Forest near the town of Dayton has burned nearly 50,000 acres. Fire crews say it expand more.
Elk Fire in WY burns over 50K acres Friday morning, prompts evacuation updates in Sheridan County
The Elk Fire, located about six miles northwest of Dayton, Wyoming, has burned 25,085 acres since it started on Friday, September 27, 2024, due to lightning.
Wyoming towns on ready evacuation if needed for Elk Fire
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Evacuations in Wyoming as Elk Fire grows to approximately 32,000 acres
The Elk Fire in Sheridan County, Wyoming, continues to grow. As of now, according to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire has grown to approximately 32,000 acres. The wildfire remains at zero percent containment at this time,
Elk Fire in Wyoming threatens town of Dayton
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Wyoming town told to ‘ready’ for evacuation as wildfire spreads 32,000 acres
The town of Dayton, Wyoming, has been put on a "ready to evacuate" status as a massive wildfire continues to spread across the Bighorn National Forest just six miles away.
Wyoming gets federal disaster declaration after wildfires burn Wyoming
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gave six Wyoming counties a disaster designation due to wildfires that burned over 600,000 acres of land.
Casper Star-Tribune2d
Elk fire nears 50,000 acres; still 0% contained
The Elk Fire continues to grow, ballooning to 49,555 acres. As it spreads along the northeast border of the Bighorn National ...
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Elk Fire has burned more than 50,000 acres thanks to 'unprecedented' conditions
The Elk Fire has burned 50,511 acres and has forced many to evacuate their homes since its start last Friday. The fire is ...
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Unseasonable, destructive Elk Fire threatens rec areas; others safe but in ‘ready’ evac phase
Public and private infrastructure in western Sheridan County is increasingly threatened by the uncontained Elk Fire, which ...
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Elk Fire burns 6 buildings near Dayton as residents fight to save homes
The lightning-caused blaze has spread from the Bighorn Mountains down to private property, forcing evacuations and closing ...
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As Elk fire grows, firefighters say weather remains uncooperative
I’ll tell you, this is 30 years for me in fire and this is the latest, most active fire I’ve ever seen, and I go on a lot of ...
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Gordon deploys National Guard following Bighorn fire
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Wednesday authorized the deployment of the National Guard following fire in the Bighorns.
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Gov. Gordon commits to protecting Dayton area as Elk Fire swells to 50,000 acres
At a briefing Wednesday evening in Ranchester, the governor said federal fire managers on the Elk Fire have access to the ...
Buffalo Bulletin2d
Forest implements Stage 2 fire restrictions
The Bighorn National Forest implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions Wednesday as the Elk Fire burns rough terrain in Sheridan ...
Billings Gazette6d
Fire burns out of control in Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming
Air attack and ground crews have responded, which included retardant and bucket drops from air tankers and a helicopter.
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Governor Gordon provides state support for Elk, Pack Trail Fires impacting Sheridan, Fremont Counties
Driven by high winds, the Elk Fire in Sheridan County has burned more than 32,000 acres as of October 2 and continues to ...
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Fire crews on Elk Fire in Wyoming brace for strong winds
Fire officials said in a Friday morning update the wildfire is now estimated at 51,115 acres with 0% containment. The fire ...