Monday, June 25, 2012

Wildfire Burning South of Glenrock

A wildfire burning south of Glenrock grew to more than 8 square miles over the weekend, but firefighters have managed to gain 25% containment. Officials say the fire moved to the northeast, jumping a containment line at one point. Fire spokeswoman Susan Ford says the fire is being driven mostly by strong, erratic winds. The winds aren't expected to be strong Monday but 40 to 50 mph gusts are expected on Tuesday. The fire is burning in old growth forest about 30 miles south of Glenrock in Converse County. There are more than 600 firefighters on the scene. They are being aided by seven helicopters. Despite large fires in Colorado, Ford says fire managers in Wyoming feel they have the resources they need to battle the fire.

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