Wyoming Governor Issues Statement On Wyoming Wildfires

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has released a statement on the wildfires that are currently raging in Wyoming.

''Thank you to the dedicated Wyoming fire crews who are diligently working to contain the numerous wildfires throughout the state.  It is demanding work, and it is important we do all we can to assist them in their effort to protect lives and property. 

If you are near a fire – monitor official local information, follow the direction of local emergency management teams, and stay off closed roads and out of closed areas.  If you suspect a new fire has started please report it to your local authorities through 911. 

Thank you to everyone who is protecting Wyoming right now, and stay safe.''

Besides the direct impact of the fires, the blazes are causing smoky air in parts of Wyoming. The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says the House Draw Fire, for example, was largely responsible for smoky air impacting the air quality in Cheyenne as well as parts of the Nebraska Panhandle.