The Fremont County Fire Protection District has reported that a vegetation fire occurred off Calvert Lane near the Rawlins Junction yesterday, June 6. The fire is being investigated.
Chief Ron Wempen with the FCFPD informed County 10 that the fire burned a pump house and some power poles, and threatened two houses and a garage in the immediate property area. No injuries were reported, but Chief Wempen shared that a firefighter is in good condition after needing to be evaluated for smoke inhalation.
The fire burned about two acres of additional grass and trees in total before being mopped up in the early evening hours.
Responding fire crews included: Lander Rural, Lander City, Atlantic City, Hudson, and Battalion 1 Central.