Wyoming, Elk Fire
No End In Sight For Folks In Path Of 51,000-Acre Elk Fire In Northern Wyoming
It may seem a little like “Groundhog Day” for folks in northern Wyoming in the path of the Elk Fire. The 51,000-acre wildfire is still
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 U.S. Wyoming scorches over 50,000 acres
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Elk Fire burning in northern Wyoming had scorched 51,115 acres (206.9 square kilometers) with zero containment as of Friday morning since it started by lightning six miles (9.6 kilometers) northwest of Dayton.
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.
Fire crews on Elk Fire in Wyoming brace for strong winds
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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.
Cowboy State Daily2h
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 ...
Wyoming News1h
Unprecedented conditions continue to fuel the Elk Fire
The Elk Fire has burned more than 49,555 acres and has forced many to evacuate their homes since its start last Friday. The ...
Gillette News-Record5h
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 ...
Wildfire Today1d
‘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 ...
Billings Gazette1h
Western Wyoming fire danger elevated to 'very high'
When the fire danger is "Very High," fires can start easily from most causes and may spread rapidly with quick increase in ...
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 ...
The Sheridan Press1d
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.
Billings Gazette1d
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 ...