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Elk Fire UpdateWednesday, October 23, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. 

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Sheridan County Sheriff’s OfficeNo Changes to Evacuation Status and Road Closures Amid Ongoing Fire ResponseSheridan County, 10/22/2024 10:00 a.m. – After careful evaluation of current fire conditions and the operational needs of fire personnel, officials have determined that no changes will be made today to the existing evacuation statuses and road closures.

Elk Fire UpdateSaturday, October 19, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. 

Elk Fire UpdateMonday, October 21, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. 

Elk Fire UpdateSunday, October 20, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. 

Elk Fire UpdateSaturday, October 19, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1Dan Dallas, Incident Commander Information Phone: 307-303-7642Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Elk Fire Update – October 18, 2024Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 3Incident Commander Casey Cheesbrough Size: 96,179  acres (no change)Total Personnel: 714Containment: 44 percentCause: Lightning

Elk Fire Update – October 17, 2024Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3Casey Cheesbrough, Incident Commander Size: 96,179 acres (3,692-acre increase)Total Personnel: 903Containment: 28 percentCause: Lightning

Elk Fire Update – October 16, 2024Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3Casey Cheesbrough, Incident Commander Size: 92,487  acres (506-acre increase)Total Personnel: 903Containment: 28 percentCause: Lightning

Elk Fire Update – October 15, 2024Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3Casey Cheesbrough, Incident Commander  Size: 91,905  acres (2,590-acre increase)Total Personnel: 939Containment: 26 percentCause: Lightning