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Evacuations: Evacuations have been lifted. Please note, county roads around the fire area are open to local traffic only. Residents returning to their homes should be aware that there is still fire activity and should remain vigilant in case conditions.
Closures: I-90 and Highway 59 have been reopened. County roads Tipperary, Irigary, Nine Mile, and Sussex Cutoff are open to local traffic only.
Current Resources
- 23 engines
- 3 Handcrews
- 8 dozers/graders
- 2 Type 1 Helicopters
Current as of | Fri, 08/23/2024 - 20:16 |
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Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Between Clearmont and Kaycee, WY |
Incident Commander | Karsten Milek, Type 3 Incident Commander |
Incident Description | The fire remains active. It is burning in sagebrush and grasslands. |
Coordinates |
44° 6' 52'' Latitude
-106° 24' 3
'' Longitude
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Total Personnel: | 190 |
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Size | 165,000 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
Fuels Involved | Tall grass and brush |
Weather Concerns | Hot, dry conditions anticipated through Saturday, with highs in the low 90s Friday and Saturday. A gusty southerly breeze is forecasted Friday afternoon, with 20-25 mph wind gusts possible before decreasing after sunset. |
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