Firefighters are making good progress in battling a wildfire at Guernsey State Park in southeast Wyoming.
But as a precaution the tiny community of Hartville remains on alert for possible evacuation within an hour's notice. About 70 people live in Hartville.
Fire spokeswoman Beth Hermanson says helicopters are doing a good job of keeping the fire cool, allowing firefighters on the ground to build fire lines. Hermanson says the helicopters are particularly effective because Guernsey Reservoir is right next to the fire.
The fire has burned over six square miles of the park since Saturday. It is 20% contained. Hundreds of campers had to evacuate and the park remains closed.
Officials say about 50 residents outside Hartville evacuated their rural homes but none used shelters that were set up.
But as a precaution the tiny community of Hartville remains on alert for possible evacuation within an hour's notice. About 70 people live in Hartville.
Fire spokeswoman Beth Hermanson says helicopters are doing a good job of keeping the fire cool, allowing firefighters on the ground to build fire lines. Hermanson says the helicopters are particularly effective because Guernsey Reservoir is right next to the fire.
The fire has burned over six square miles of the park since Saturday. It is 20% contained. Hundreds of campers had to evacuate and the park remains closed.
Officials say about 50 residents outside Hartville evacuated their rural homes but none used shelters that were set up.
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