Wyoming, Elk Fire
Elk Fire Now 50,000 Acres, Spreading “In All Directions” In Northern Wyoming
The unpredictable and dangerous Elk Fire burning west of Dayton and Parkman in northern Wyoming has grown to 50,000 acres. It’s also spreading “in
Elk Fire in Wyoming reported at nearly 50,000 acres
The Elk Fire burning in the Bighorn National Forest in northern Wyoming has burned nearly 50,000 acres. Fire officials said in an updated report Thursday the fire was estimated at 49,555 acres after "significant fire growth" on Wednesday.
Community unites as Elk Fire grows in Wyoming
The Elk Fire continues to spread across northern Wyoming, creating both devastation and a sense of community resilience.
Wildfires rage on in areas of Wyoming
The smell of smoke and sight of ashes falling from the sky on Sunday drove home the fact that, while Big Horn County has to this point been
New evacuations ordered at Elk Fire in Wyoming
New evacuations were ordered early Wednesday for the Elk Fire in the Bighorn National Forest "due to rapidly changing conditions."
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,
Evacuation warning expands as Elk fire grows in north-central Wyoming
As the Elk fire remained active Tuesday night, expanding to 50 square miles (32,096 acres) as it churned to the northeast, the Sheridan County Sheriff issued additional evacuations in north-central Wyoming.
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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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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 ...
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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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Fort Apache Type 2 iA crew permitted to stay another three days to help with Elk Fire
The Elk Fire has chewed up thousands of acres since its initial start Sept. 27. The Fort Apache Type 2 IA (Initial Attack) ...
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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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Communities share resources for those displaced by Wyoming's Elk Fire
Eagle Ridge and the residences directly adjacent to the east of Highway 14 are under a warning to evacuate and are asked to ...
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Elk Fire update (as of 6:55 p.m. Oct. 2)
The Elk Fire continues to burn across the Bighorn mountain range stretching from Pass Creek Road to the Dayton area.
Elk Grove Village Fire Department mourns loss of fire lieutenant
Members of a northwest suburban fire department are mourning the loss of one of their lieutenants who died this week after ...
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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 ...