‘Unprecedented’ Wyoming wildfire expands evacuations and burns nearly 40,000 acres
The Elk Fire in Wyoming's Big Horn National Forest near the town of Dayton has burned nearly 40,000 acres. Fire crews say it expand more.
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.
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,
More Evacuations Ordered As Huge Wildfire Threatens Northern Wyoming Towns
Winds have blown the 32,000-acre Elk Fire toward the northern Wyoming town of Parkman, while also threatening nearby Dayton. Additional evacuations
Elk Fire in Wyoming nears 50,000 acres burned Thursday morning
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.
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 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 ...
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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 near in Wyoming grows to over 32,00 acres with new evacuation orders
The Elk Fire, located about six miles northwest of Dayton, Wyoming, has burned 25,085 acres since it started on Friday, ...
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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 ...
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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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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.
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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.