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Signs of Spring Snuff Prescribed Burn
With the onset of another snow storm in the state, it was signs of spring that put a stop to a prescribed burn that was only partially completed on the Sierra Madre range this week.
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Squirrel Creek Fire Evacuation Update
Evacuation notices in the Squirrel Creek Fire expanded Wednesday afternoon. Here’s the latest from InciWeb:
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Squirrel Creek Fire Informational Meeting To Be Held in Laramie
At 7:00 tonight, there will be a public meeting at the Laramie Junior High School regarding the Squirrel Creek Fire.
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Was Cancelling Fire in the Sky the Right Call? – Survey of the Day
The City of Laramie made the decision on Monday to cancel the Fire in the Sky fireworks show. They said the dry conditions and significant fire threat in Albany County led to the decision by the planning team, even though they had full confidence in Stonebraker Fireworks Company to safely conduct the show.
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Fire in the Sky Extinguished
There will not be a fireworks display in Laramie this Fourth of July. The City of Laramie has cancelled Fire in the Sky according to Assistant City Manager David Derragon.
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Waldo Canyon Fire Time Lapse Video
Last week, we witnessed the most destructive fire in Colorado state history. Approximately 350 homes were lost and we all watched as shocking video and images showed the fire enter into Colorado Springs.
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Wildfire Causes Evacuation Near Woods Landing
A wildfire Southwest of Laramie has caused the evacuation of residents along Fox Creek road near the community of Woods Landing. As of 10 a.m. (Monday, July 2), the fire is said to be over 7,000 acres and growing rapidly.
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Smoke in Air Presents Health Dangers for Some
With fires in Colorado and Wyoming, you may have noticed a smoky haze in the air in Laramie and the surrounding area. For some this smoke is more than just a visual haze, it is a health hazard. People with specific health conditions are at a higher risk of the affects of smoke exposure and inhalation. There are a few simple precautions that can be taken by people who are at high risk of adverse health effects due to smoke exposure.
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Should More Logging Be Allowed in Southeast Wyoming? – Survey of the Day
Southeast Wyoming has already seen its share of wildfires, or at least their smoke, over the past month. Dry conditions and gusty winds already make the fire danger higher than many other regions, but throw in the fuel of beetle killed trees and it certainly seems as though southeast Wyoming is ripe for fires to sweep across the land.
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Albany County Under Fire Ban
A fire ban is going into effect for Albany County on Friday morning until further notice. The county commissioners made the decision to restrict open fires and fireworks because of the extreme danger of fire and the excessive amount of flammable materials.
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Wyoming National Guard to Help Fight High Park Fire
A Wyoming National Guard UW-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a team of four Wyoming National Guard troops will work to fight the High Park Fire in northern Colorado. They are being sent by Governor Matt Mead, who the Governor’s Office says received a request for their use from the State of Colorado.
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What’s That Smell? Smoke From High Park Fire Arrives in Laramie
They say that where there's smoke there's fire. Luckily for Laramie, the fire is still over 50 miles away. Winds from the south blew smoke from the High Park Fire in Colorado into the Gem City this afternoon, so while it may look overcast, the skies above Laramie are actually pretty clear.