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New evacuations ordered at Elk Fire in Wyoming

New evacuations were ordered early Wednesday for the Elk Fire in the Bighorn National Forest "due to rapidly changing conditions."

Billings Gazette · 1d

Evacuation warning expands as Elk fire grows in north-central Wyoming

As the Elk fire remained active Tuesday night, expanding to 50 square miles (32,096 acres) as it churned to the northeast, the Sheridan County Sheriff issued additional evacuations in north-central Wyoming.

Minot-Bsmrck-Dcknsn(Wlstn) K… · 20h

Evacuations in Wyoming as Elk Fire grows to approximately 32,000 acres

The Elk Fire in Sheridan County, Wyoming, continues to grow. As of now, according to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire has grown to approximately 32,000 acres. The wildfire remains at zero percent containment at this time,

Elk Fire in Wyoming reported at nearly 50,000 acres

The Elk Fire burning in the Bighorn National Forest in northern Wyoming has burned nearly 50,000 acres. Fire officials said in an updated report Thursday the fire was estimated at 49,555 acres after "significant fire growth" on Wednesday.

Casper Star-Tribune2h

Elk fire nears 50,000 acres; still 0% contained

The Elk Fire continues to grow, ballooning to 49,555 acres. As it spreads along the northeast border of the Bighorn National ...

Billings Gazette31m

As Elk fire grows, firefighters say weather remains uncooperative

I’ll tell you, this is 30 years for me in fire and this is the latest, most active fire I’ve ever seen, and I go on a lot of ...

The Sheridan Press20h

Elk Fire update (as of 6:55 p.m. Oct. 2)

The Elk Fire continues to burn across the Bighorn mountain range stretching from Pass Creek Road to the Dayton area.

Casper Star-Tribune4d

Elk Fire spreads in Bighorn National Forest

Lightning sparked the Elk Fire on Friday morning and the blaze near Riley Point and West Pass in the Bighorn National Forest ...

Buffalo Bulletin4h

Forest implements Stage 2 fire restrictions

The Bighorn National Forest implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions Wednesday as the Elk Fire burns rough terrain in Sheridan ...

4hon MSN

Wyoming town told to ‘ready’ for evacuation as wildfire spreads 32,000 acres

The town of Dayton, Wyoming, has been put on a "ready to evacuate" status as a massive wildfire continues to spread across ...

Hosted on MSN1d

Dayton told to ‘ready’ for evacuation as massive Elk Fire spreads 32,000 acres

The town of Dayton, Wyo. has been put on a "ready to evacuate" status as a massive wildfire continues to spread across the ...

Wildfire Today8h

‘Unprecedented’ Wyoming wildfire expands evacuations and burns nearly 40,000 acres

The Elk Fire burning throughout Wyoming’s Big Horn National Forest near the town of Dayton triggered evacuations late Tuesday ...

WyoFile on MSN20h

Elk Fire burns 6 buildings near Dayton as residents fight to save homes

The lightning-caused blaze has spread from the Bighorn Mountains down to private property, forcing evacuations and closing ...

Casper Star-Tribune9h

Gordon deploys National Guard following Bighorn fire

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Wednesday authorized the deployment of the National Guard following fire in the Bighorns.

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