Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Firefighters seek to suppress new wildfire in Wyo.

The first major wildfire of the season in western Wyoming has burned about 300 acres in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The Fontenelle Fire is located about 30 miles northwest of LaBarge and is burning in heavy and down timber. It was discovered late Sunday afternoon. Forest spokeswoman Mary Cernicek says 60 firefighters and three helicopters are on the scene now, but more firefighters have been requested. There are no structures in the vicinity, but Cernicek says fire managers have decided to fully suppress the fire. In east-central Wyoming, about 620 firefighters are still working to contain a wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest. The Russell's Camp fire has burned about 8 square miles. It is 35% contained. Red flag warnings are posted for most of the state.

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