JACKSON, Wyo. — Almost right on cue, wildfires are sparking up in Wyoming. As fire danger was elevated to HIGH this week, multiple fires are burning throughout the state.
The largest fire in Wyoming so far this season is the Neiber Fire. It blew up in the last 24-hour period, jumping from 7,800 acres to 17,606. It is 30% contained.
A Type 3 Interagency Management Team assumed command of the blaze under the direction of IC David Wilkins. The fire is burning in grass and brush approximately seven miles south of Worland, Wyoming. It was first discovered on Tuesday, July 14.
The fire is moving southeast, fanned by high winds and dry conditions. However, Wilkins believes his team can have the fire under control and contained by the weekend.
“All agencies have shown great cooperative effort and we are making good progress on the fire,” said Incident Commander Dave Wilkins yesterday evening.
Meanwhile, parts of Interstate 25 between Buffalo and Kaycee were shut down yesterday due to low visibility and smoke over the road from a nearby wildfire.
Other fires—Lost Creek Fire (591 acres) in the Absaroka Range and Cabin Fire (248 acres) in the Laramie Mountains are reported under control or nearing containment.
Idaho is under a red flag warning for today due to high winds, soaring temperatures, and low humidity.
