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Elk Fire 2024

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Unit Information

Bighorn National Forest 
2013 Eastside 2nd St 
Sheridan, 
Wyoming 
82801 
Bighorn National Forest 
2013 Eastside 2nd St 
Sheridan, 
Wyoming 
82801 

Incident Contacts

  • Phone:
    307-303-7642
    Hours:
    8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

News

Elk Fire Daily Update - Monday, September 30, 2024, 09-30-2024
Updated On: - 09/30/2024 / 08:53
Wyoming Type III Team, Incident Commander: Matt WeaklandLocation: Approximately 6 miles northwest of Dayton, WyomingStart Date: Friday, September 27, 2024Cause: LightningSize: (6,312 acres night of September 29) The fire grew at least 8 miles to the south overnight. Maps will be posted once data is available.Percent contained: 0%Resources: 7 Hand Crews; 3 Engines; 3 Heavy Equipment; 2 type 1 Helicopters, 1 type 2 Helicopter , 1 air attack, air tankers as available.FIRE STATUS:
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