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The Weather Service passed the warnings along on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Health.

Wildland firefighting crews throughout the Cowboy State were busy over the weekend as fires began popping up around Wyoming.

Bighorn National Forest officials say two wildfires were recently sparked in the eastern portion of the forest.

According to the federal website InciWeb, 350 personnel are assigned to the fire.

The fire, which started last week, has grown to 697 acres.

A lightning strike reportedly started the fire.

Crews are continuing to protect other Albany County communities.

Structure protection crews will begin assessing Ryan Park and the town of Centennial.

Currently, the Mullen Fire is at 96,757 acres in size. It is 0% contained.

The potential for the fire to spread continues to be high and is expected to stay that way for at least the next 72 hours.

Albany County Undersheriff Josh DeBree said thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost property.

It's being reported at more than 80,000 acres in size.