A fire burning southwest of Douglas is threatening several homes in the area. The Russell's Camp Fire is now burning on over 3,900 acres, of mixed conifer on the Medicine Bow National Forest, as well as on state and private lands. Due to high winds is spreading quickly and growing to the north and east. The fire is now 10% contained. The fire is located 32 miles south of Glenrock and has burned north of Buffalo Peak, south of Squaw Mountain and west of East Box Elder Creek, according to Wyoming Forest Service Department of Agriculture. No structures have been destroyed or damaged, however 20 primary and 20 outbuildings are threatened. Homes and cabins along Cold Springs Road, which is near the east boundary of the fire, are in danger and those living in that area are asked to evacuate.
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