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Elk Fire 2024

Unit Information

2013 Eastside 2nd St 
Sheridan, 
82801 
2013 Eastside 2nd St 
Sheridan, 
82801 

Incident Contacts

  • Bighorn National Forest Type 4
    Phone:
    307-674-2600
    Hours:
    8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Announcements

Landowner Resources Flyer 10-30-2024
Updated On: - 10/30/2024 / 15:21
State and Federal resources for landowners affected by wildfire are available.  Please take a look at this flyer for more information, and contact one of the representatives for more information.
Recovery from Wildfire 10-28-2024
Updated On: - 10/28/2024 / 18:19
Recovery from wildfire is unfortunately neither a simple nor a quick process. This website is a starting point to find resources before, during and following a fire. 
The Bighorn National Forest is hosting a community meeting on Monday, October 28, at 6 p.m. that will be held at the Early Building Auditorium at Sheridan Junior High School.Join us for a discussion around Elk Fire updates to include current suppression work and post-fire response, followed by a Q&A with experts.
 With the return of warmer, drier and windier weather over the fire area, fire activity has increased today on the Elk Fire.  One of the areas showing active fire and smoke is located in the mountains above Soldier Creek.   
Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office has announced that all "Ready" evacuation statuses related to the Elk Fire have been lifted. No areas within Sheridan County remain under any form of evacuation.
Wildland Fire Retardant Clean-Up HintsWhen it lands on people:• Wildland Fire Retardant contains ammonia and will sting if it gets into cuts or scratches or comes into contact with chapped or sunburned skin.
Temporary access to the Elk Fire closure:
WYDOT US 14 Update 10-23-2024
Updated On: - 10/23/2024 / 11:25
 
October 18, 2024FROM: Sheridan County Emergency ManagementSheridan County Wyoming Contact: 307-675-2569, scema@sheridancountywy.govFor Immediate ReleasePress Release: New Change to Evacuation Map for the Elk FireFor Immediate Release: October 18, 2024 11:00 a.m. Contact: Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office
Press Release: Red Grade Road Cabin Owners Granted Limited Access Friday October 18