More experienced fire managers and crews have taken over the fight against a wildfire burning in a rough, mountainous area of the Medicine Bow National Forest in Wyoming. The fire is located about 30 miles south of Glenrock in Converse County and has burned about four square miles since Sunday. Its cause is under investigation. About 40 residents of widely scattered ranches and cabins in the area were advised to evacuate Monday afternoon. Converse County Sheriff Clint Becker says he hasn't heard of anyone using a shelter set up in Douglas. There are more than 200 firefighters on the scene. They include crews trained in fighting fires in rugged terrain. Their efforts are being challenged by another day of hot, dry, windy conditions.
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