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New Change to Evacuation Map for the Elk Fire

For Immediate Release: October 17, 2024 a.m.
 

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and Incident Command are working closely together to reevaluate the evacuation status levels for the areas in proximity to the Elk Fire. With the onset of precipitation and expected fire behavior, we will be downgrading several areas.

Effective immediately: 

The following area has been downgraded to a “Set” status:

The area South of PK Lane and West of Beckton, Big Goose Road and Rapid Creek Road to the black fire containment line.

Eaton’s Ranch Headquarters

The following area has been removed from any evacuation level status:

Everything South and West of Bird Farm Road and HWY 87 Intersection and West of HWY 193 to the Johnson County Line and Forest Service Boundary, and West to the Brinton Road and Highway 335 Intersection, moving southeast along the foothills to Kemp Creek and then south to the Forest Service Boundary. This includes the community of Story.

The Town of Dayton

Officials will continue to monitor fire behavior and assess the need to change any evacuation levels on an as needed basis. 

We encourage everyone to monitor the Sheridan County Facebook page and the Sheridan County website for the most up-to-date information.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of all residents.

Sheridan County Emergency Management
Phone: 307-752-2174, 307-675-2569, scema@sheridancountywy.gov 

Sheridan County Web Site: www.sheridancountywy.gov
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SheridanCountyGovernment for live updates.

The Elk Fire hotline number is: 307-303-7642