Fire In Northeastern Wyoming Grows To 5,000+ Acres
A wildfire burning in Sheridan County has grown to more than 5,000 acres in size but crews expect containment to grow dramatically on Thursday.
According to the Deer Creek 2 Fire page, 100 personnel are currently working the fire, where containment has grown to 15% as of 9 a.m. July 29.
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On Thursday, firefighters expect cooler temperatures and moisture to decrease the fire s potential to spread. Vegetation is also becoming sparse, meaning mop-up operations currently aren t necessary.
Additionally, crews are now facing muddy conditions, which have presented firefighters with new challenges moving forward.
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WYDOT maintenance crew paving a portion of I-90 west of Sheridan. (Photo courtesy of WYDOT)
Wyoming Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin paving operations on various roads throughout northeast Wyoming next week.
According to a WYDOT press release, operations will begin in and around the Sundance area on Monday, May 17, weather permitting.
Paving operations in Crook and Weston Counties are expected to be completed by mid-June. Paving operations will then move to Johnson and Sheridan Counties and then to Campbell County.
This particular paving operation is meant to repair existing roadways that may have been damaged due to snow removal, winter frost heaving, excessive ruts, and cracking. The average lifespan of the top few inches of a paved highway is 10 to 15 years and dependant on the type and volume of traffic.