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The Elk Fire, located on the Bighorn National Forest, was detected Friday, September 27, 2024. The Fire is approximately 15 miles northwest of Dayton, Wyoming. Firefighters, airtankers and a helicopter initially responded to the fire. Snow and rain reduced fire behavior. Logging crews are moving log decks from along Forest System Road 26 to gravel pits.
A Bighorn National Forest Type 4 Team took command of the fire on November 9, 2024.
Evacuations: All evacuations in counties affected by the Elk Fire have been lifted.
National Forest Closures: There is a Trail Closure Order due to the Elk Fire that applies to portions of the Bighorn National Forest. Click on the following hyperlink for closure information and a map of the Elk Fire Closure.
Road Conditions: Please visit the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the latest road closure information. Please consider using other routes than Forest System Road 26 so that logging crews are able to complete their task of moving log decks.
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| Current as of | Thu, 11/14/2024 - 18:15 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 15 miles northwest of Dayton, WY |
| Incident Commander | Bighorn National Forest Type 4 incident command team |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates |
44° 53' 53'' Latitude
-107° 34' 7
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 11 |
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| Size | 98,352 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | The primary fuel type is very high load timber with a shrub component. The primary carrier of fire is heavy forest litter with shrub or small tree understory. |
| Significant Events | Minimal Smoldering
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| Planned Actions |
Maintain situational awareness of safety for all personnel and equipment. Logging trucks and equipment are moving log decks from Forest Road 26 to gravel pits. |
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