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Elk Fire UpdateWednesday, October 30, 2024 - 9:00 a.m.Wyoming Interagency Management Type 3 TeamJon Warder, Incident Commander Current Situation: Precipitation continues to fall over the fire area this morning, and there are several inches of snow on the ground at higher elevations.

Elk Fire UpdateTuesday, October 29, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.Wyoming Interagency Management Type 3 TeamJon Warder, Incident CommanderSpecial Notes: Today, the Wyoming Interagency Incident Management Type 3 Team, led by Incident Commander Jon Warder, assumed command of the Elk Fire operations. Some personnel from the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 will be retained from the current team to implement a smooth transition and complete fire objectives.

Elk Fire UpdateMonday, October 28, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Elk Fire UpdateSunday, October 27, 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.Email:2024.Elk@firenet.gov

Elk Fire Daily UpdateSaturday, October 26, 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.Email:2024.Elk@firenet.gov

Elk Fire UpdateFriday, October 25, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. 

Elk Fire UpdateWednesday, October 24, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. 

No Changes to Evacuation Status or Road Closures as Fire Suppression and Restoration Work ContinueSheridan County, 10/23/2024 2:30 p.m. – In response to ongoing fire suppression and restoration efforts, officials have announced that no changes will be made today to the current evacuation statuses or road closures.

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.