Wildfires

The Cliff Creek Fire near Bondurant, Wyoming has been burning since July 17th. It was caused by lightning.

People flying drones have been a periodic problem for fire fighters who are battling blazes throughout the west.

The conditions could aggravate the growth of and the fighting of wildfires in much of the state.

Shane Murphy, assistant professor in the UW Department of Atmospheric Science, is specifically examining the effects of black and brown carbon emitted from wildfires.

Global warming could put Wyoming and other Rocky Mountain states' water supplies at risk.

The nearly 11,000 acre Squirrel Creek Fire is 100% contained, this according to a release sent by California Interagency Incident Management Team Four Monday night. The release says that the California Interagency Incident Managment Team transferred command of the Squirrel Creek Fire back to the Medicine Bow National Forrest Tuesday at 6:00 AM...