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Elk Fire 2024

Unit Information

2013 Eastside 2nd St 
Sheridan, 
82801 
2013 Eastside 2nd St 
Sheridan, 
82801 

Incident Contacts

  • Bighorn National Forest Type 4
    Phone:
    307-674-2600
    Hours:
    8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fire Activity on Elk Fire Increases Sunday Afternoon, October 27 Due to Drier and Windier Weather 10-27-2024

Elk Fire 2024
Publication Type: Announcement - 10/27/2024 - 16:31

 With the return of warmer, drier and windier weather over the fire area, fire activity has increased today on the Elk Fire.  

One of the areas showing active fire and smoke is located in the mountains above Soldier Creek.   

Fire operations has aerial resources engaged, and will use helicopters, if needed, to ensure that this fire activity, along with other isolated areas of increased burning, do not threaten firelines or key values at risk.