At approximately 2:42 PM on July 14, 2024, Albany County, LCFD10, LCFA, Medicine Bow National Forest, and EMA responded to a smoke report west of Curt Gowdy State Park. The fire was in timber and held to 8 acres. A lightning strike was the cause of the fire.
Partners on scene are Albany County, LCFD10, LCFA, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming Red Cross, Vedauwoo, Wyoming State Parks, Albany County Sheriff and EMA. Thank you to County Combined Communications Center. At its peak, there were approximately 54 personnel, 20 apparatus and 4 aircraft on scene.
Crews remained on scene throughout the day on Monday.
“Crews worked through the night to contain the fire; however, smoke will remain visible most of the day today,” said Josh Van Vlack, Division Chief, Residents LCFA.
“Take the time now to protect your property, mow your grass, declutter your yards, remove flammable materials like hay bales and wood piles from the sides of your homes. With our current weather conditions and fuel loads from last summer’s rains we have tall grass that is very dry. Assist us by strengthening your safety zone around your house and out building. It is not if but when we have another event like this. If you have questions on how to fortify your property please call us, our team will come out and review your property providing you with how to make it safer,” added Fire Chief Jason Caughey, LCFA.