forest fire

A fire burning on the Shoshone National Forest has grown to more than 900 acres in size, but officials say containment has also grown to 30%.

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

Firefighters were unable to save two Forest Service buildings in a fire burning in the Bighorn National Forest on Tuesday.

Wildfires burning in the Mountain West often don't carry with them good news as people lose their homes, livelihoods or even their lives.

Stage 1 fire restrictions will take effect in parts of eastern and central Wyoming beginning Tuesday.

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

These fires are small, but...

A red flag warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Crews expect to contend with warm and dry weather along with winds gusting up to 30 mph.

Crews are continuing to protect other Albany County communities.

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.