Rich Denison
Casper Fireworks Still A "Go," For Now
Casper firefighters and crews from the department of public works are working hard to ensure a safe area for the 4th of July fireworks display planned for Wednesday at the Casper Events Center.
Casper Fire Chief Mark Young says crews are mowing grass, and preparing the site to ensure potential grass fires started from the fireworks show are confined to a small area, and easily extinguished
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Fire View From Space
As fires continue spreading in Wyoming, you can get a different perspective on how large they are by taking a look at photos taken from space. NASA has several satellite photos of the wildfires, including those in Wyoming. To see more, click here to view the nasa...
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Governor Makes Pitch for No Fireworks or Fires
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Matt Mead notes that as of today there are over 1,400 men and women fighting fires in Wyoming. That does not include all of the local and volunteer firefighters who are engaged in initial attack. There are also 37 aircraft and more than 95 fire engines deployed to fight wildfires in this state right now
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Wyoming Wildfires Grow Rapidly
The Squirrel Creek Fire near Laramie, which was discovered Saturday, has now grown to 7,000 acres. A “Code Red” immediate evacuation notice has been issued for all residents from Jelm Mountain on the south, north along Sheep Mountain and all the way to Highway 130
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Scouts Among Five Killed In Crash Near Thermopolis
Five people were killed Saturday morning in a two-vehicle head-on crash about 33 miles north of Thermopolis on WYO 120 in Hot Springs County.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that shortly after 10:00 a.m., a vehicle carrying four people crossed the center line and collided head-on with a motor home pulling a passenger car
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Fires Still Rage In Wyoming
Fire crews and aircraft continue their battle against the third fire in the Laramie Peak area this month. The Arapaho fire, which was one of three fires believed to have been ignited by lightning in the Laramie Peak area, has now consumed more than 5,000 acres
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Arapaho Fire Forces Evacuations
An evacuation order has been issued for residents along Fletcher Park Park Road in the Laramie Peak subdivision due to the Arapaho fire.
Residents of the Laramie Peak subdivision on Fletcher Park Road west of Wheatland should evacuate immediately due to the promixity and approach of the Arapaho fire
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New Fire Raging In Albany County
Another fire has broken out in Albany County, prompting evacuations for those in the Cottonwood Park and Bear Creek Road areas. Officials believe the Arapaho fire was sparked by lightning in the Laramie Peak area, and made a major wind-driven run late Thursday afternoon and evening
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Arrests Made In Guernsey State Park Fire
Authorities have arrested two people they believe are responsible for starting a fire at Guernsey State Park earlier this month that resulted in the evacuation of several hundred park visitors, and consumed nearly 2,700 acres. Thirty-six-year-old Thomas Pierson and 36-year-old Stephanie Schultz of Torrington were jailed in Platte County, awaiting arraignment on third-degree arson charges
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Natrona County Adds Restrictions To Partial Fire Ban
The extreme fire dangers in Natrona County have prompted the County Commission to place tighter restrictions on the partial fire ban already in place. During a special meeting Thursday morning, the Commission voted to bar the use of fires, campfires or charcoal grills throughout the county
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River Search For Missing Man In Casper
A search is underway for a man in the North Platte River.
Fire Evacuations In Converse County
The Converse County Sheriff’s Office has initiated evacuations for people living in areas threatened by a rapidly growing wildfire. The evacuations run from County Road 24, known as Cold Springs Road and Fetterman Road, which is County Road 16 in the north, all the way to the Albany County line.
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