Wyoming, Elk Fire
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 started by lightning on Sept. 27.
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 burns over 50,000 acres Friday morning
A lightning strike has ignited a wildfire approximately six miles northwest of Dayton, Wyoming, now encompassing 51,115 acres with zero containment reported. Currently, 528 personnel are actively engaged in firefighting efforts.
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.
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.
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.
Gillette News-Record3h
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 ...
Cowboy State Daily1h
Wyoming’s Pack Trail, Elk Fires Are Top Wildfire Priorities In Region
The Pack Trail Fire has burned nearly 20,000 acres in the Shoshoni National Forest and is expecting high winds to continue ...
Casper Star-Tribune1d
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 ...
WyoFile on MSN1d
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 ...
The Sheridan Press3h
School district 1 gives perspective on Elk Fire impact, will send a game plan Oct. 6 for upcoming week
Despite the unknown of what’s to come from the Elk Fire, Sheridan County School District 1 has been working to stay prepared ...
K2 Radio6h
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 ...
WyoFile on MSN22h
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 ...
The Sheridan Press3h
Options aplenty for Elk Fire evacuees
Countless community members have offered anything from a spare bedroom in their home to grazing land on their properties for ...