(Wyoming) – The Campbell County Fire Department announced via their Facebook page that crews are currently working on two wildfires burning both east and west of the community of Gillette this weekend. Both fires are burning just outside of the Campbell County borders, one in Crook County and one in Weston County.
Gillette-area residents first noticed smoke in these rural areas Saturday evening soon after a thunderstorm. While lightning is speculated as the cause by many online, there is not an official statement regarding the cause of these blazes out yet.
Here’s the full Sunday release issued by the Campbell County Fire Department
There are currently two active wildfires near the Campbell County borders.
The first is the Raven Creek Fire, which has burned portions of Crook, Campbell, and Weston counties. The fire is estimated at approximately 4,503 acres. Fire resources from all three counties worked throughout the night to establish containment lines and suppress the fire.
The second is the Meadow Draw Fire, located in Sheridan County on BLM land near the Campbell County border. The fire is estimated at approximately 100 acres. Crews also worked late into the night on suppression and containment efforts.
We are anticipating warm temperatures, strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms this afternoon, which may lead to another active fire day across the region.
Important updates for Campbell County will continue to be posted here on our Facebook page. At this time, there are no active evacuation notices associated with either fire. Crews are working diligently to suppress the current fires as quickly as possible while also preparing for any potential new fire starts.
