Fire officials say many more homes than originally estimated have been destroyed by a wildfire on Casper Mountain. Firefighters took advantage of another day of favorable weather on Thursday to make progress on the fire and another near Jackson. Fire managers have counted 36 homes and cabins and an additional 16 outbuildings destroyed by the wildfire burning on Casper Mountain. Just seven homes were confirmed destroyed earlier this week. Spokesman Pat McJunkin says the improved conditions allowed firefighters to do a more accurate survey. The fire about five miles south of Casper has burned about 24 square miles. Some 400 people were evacuated since the fire started Sunday. It was 50% contained Thursday.
Near Jackson, the 3,300-acre fire burning next to Snow King Mountain is about 36% contained.
Near Jackson, the 3,300-acre fire burning next to Snow King Mountain is about 36% contained.
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