wildfire

The fire was first reported on September 9 east of the Dickinson Park Guard Station in the Sand Creek Drainage.

Containment grew from 35% to 52% since Friday as a cold front moved through the area.

Crews have gained significant ground on two wildfires that threatened communities near the Wyoming-Montana border.

Critical fire weather is occurring in much of the Cowboy State, the National Weather Service announced Monday evening.

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.