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Wyoming town told to ‘ready’ for evacuation

Dayton told to ‘ready’ for evacuation as massive Elk Fire spreads 32,000 acres

The town of Dayton, Wyo. has been put on a "ready to evacuate" status as a massive wildfire continues to spread across the Bighorn National Forest just six miles away.

Dayton residents prepare for evacuation as Elk fire grows

Residents in Dayton have gone from a "Ready" evacuation status, to a "Set" evacuation status, meaning they should be ready to evacuate if need be.

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Wyoming town told to ‘ready’ for evacuation as wildfire spreads 32,000 acres

The town of Dayton, Wyoming, has been put on a “ready to evacuate” status as a massive wildfire continues to spread across the Bighorn National Forest, just six miles away. The wildfire, dubbed the “Elk Fire,

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Evacuations in Wyoming as Elk Fire grows to approximately 32,000 acres

The Elk Fire in Sheridan County, Wyoming, continues to grow. As of now, according to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire has grown to approximately 32,000 acres. The wildfire remains at zero percent containment at this time,

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Elk Fire destroys 2 homes, swells to 62,000 acres

Erratic fire behavior caused by a passing cold front forced crews to temporarily evacuate from the Dayton-area subdivision.

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As Elk Fire Rages, Dayton Watches While Mountain Above “Just Glowing Orange”

Folks in rural Dayton, Wyoming, were awakened at 3 a.m. Saturday and told to be ready to evacuate. Meanwhile, all they can do ...

2 homes destroyed in Elk fire in northern Wyoming

Two homes were destroyed Saturday morning in the Horseshoe subdivision west of Dayton by the growing Elk fire, according to ...

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Gov. Gordon commits to protecting Dayton area as Elk Fire swells to 50,000 acres

At a briefing Wednesday evening in Ranchester, the governor said federal fire managers on the Elk Fire have access to the ...

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Elk Fire Now 50,000 Acres, Spreading “In All Directions” In Northern Wyoming

The unpredictable and dangerous Elk Fire burning west of Dayton and Parkman in northern Wyoming has grown to 50,000 acres. It ...

Elk Fire near Sheridan, Wyoming, at 51,000+ acres with 0% containment

The 51,115-acre Elk Fire west of Sheridan, Wyoming, continues to burn with 0% containment. The fire is located about six ...

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Elk Fire update as of Oct. 5 9:55 a.m.

SHERIDAN — The Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Incident Commander Casey Cheesbrough comfired updates ...

Unseasonable, destructive Elk Fire threatens rec areas; others safe but in ‘ready’ evac phase

Public and private infrastructure in western Sheridan County is increasingly threatened by the uncontained Elk Fire, which ...

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Elk Fire burns 6 buildings near Dayton as residents fight to save homes

The lightning-caused blaze has spread from the Bighorn Mountains down to private property, forcing evacuations and closing ...

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Elk fire nears 50,000 acres; still 0% contained

The Elk Fire continues to grow, ballooning to 49,555 acres. As it spreads along the northeast border of the Bighorn National ...

Fire crews on Elk Fire in Wyoming brace for strong winds

Fire officials said in a Friday morning update the wildfire is now estimated at 51,115 acres with 0% containment. The fire ...

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