K2 Radio » Medicine Bow National Forest

Signs of Spring Snuff Prescribed Burn

Trevor T. Trujillo — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:51:13 +0000

With the onset of another snow storm in the state, it was signs of spring that put a stop to a prescribed burn that was only partially completed on the Sierra Madre range this week.

Read More|Comment

Bureau of Land Management Plans Controlled Burns

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:42:28 +0000

The High Desert District of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming plans to conduct several prescribed fires this spring.

Read More|Comment

National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available

Brian Scott — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:26:18 +0000

Christmas tree permits are now available at all Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest offices in Colorado and Wyoming for $10.00.

Each permit allows for the cutting of one tree on National Forest System Lands

Read More|Comment

Fire Restrictions in Medicine Bow Natl. Forest Lifted

Trevor T. Trujillo — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:54:52 +0000

Some fire restrictions lifted at Medicine Bow National Forest

Read More|Comment

Smoke in the Air [PHOTOS]

K2 Radio News — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:32:32 +0000

Some aerial views of the smoke east of Casper

Read More|Comment

Dramatic Helicopter Fill On The Arapaho Fire In Wyoming [VIDEO]

Brian Scott — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:28:45 +0000

As the Arapaho Fire continues to burn in the Laramie range, and evacuations continuing, residents are quite concerned about their property. This area has over 300 homesites that are year round residen

Read More|Comment

A 3rd Wildfire In Wyoming's Medicine Bow Forest

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:18:42 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Medicine Bow National Forest in southeast Wyoming is seeing its third wildfire of the season.

The Arapaho Fire is the second so far in the Laramie Peak area in northern Albany County

Read More|Comment

New Fire Raging In Albany County

Rich Denison — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:58:20 +0000

Another fire is burning in Converse County south of Douglas and West of Wheatland

Read More|Comment

Battle Against Converse County Fire Continues

Rich Denison — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:32:09 +0000

Strong winds are forecast again, hampering efforts to contain a wildfire in Converse County

Read More|Comment

Crews Report Progress In Converse County Fire

Rich Denison — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:47:53 +0000

The fire has burned more than 5,200 acres south of Glenrock

Read More|Comment

Heat, Dry Temperatures Could Fuel Wyoming Fires

Rich Denison — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:01:04 +0000

The dry and hot conditions, along with forecasts for strong winds, are raising the danger of wildfires this weekend.

Read More|Comment

Fire Battle Continues In Converse County

Rich Denison — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:45:59 +0000

The fire in Converse County has consumed more than 2,500 acres since Sunday

Read More|Comment

Nearly 300 Firefighters At Medicine Bow Wildfire

Associated Press — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:31:37 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Nearly 300 firefighters are battling a wildfire burning in remote and mountainous area of the Medicine Bow National Forest.

The crews at the Russell's Camp fire Wednesday include those who are trained in fighting fires in rugged terrain and capable of sustaining themselves in remote areas

Read More|Comment

Converse County Fire Continues To Grow [GALLERY]

Brian Scott — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:16:58 +0000

The Russell’s Camp Fire in southwest Converse County continues to grow and is now estimated at over 2,000 acres.

Read More|Comment

Fire Evacuations In Converse County

Rich Denison — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:33:32 +0000

Some residents in Converse County are being evacuated as winds feed a growing wildfire

Read More|Comment

Wyo Firefighters Work To Secure Containment Lines

Associated Press — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:26:37 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters are working to secure containment lines around a 6,000-acre wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Rain helped slow the growth of the Cow Camp fire on Thursday but extremely high winds could move in Saturday

Read More|Comment

Rain Misses Cow Camp Fire

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:37:20 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Heavy rain that fell on areas of southeast Wyoming missed a 3,500-acre wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

But Forest Service spokesman Aaron Voos says the storms were close enough Wednesday that the fire was buffeted by gusty winds that didn't help firefighters

Read More|Comment

More Firefighters Added To Wyoming Wildfire

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:44:05 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service is putting more resources into fighting an estimated 3,500-acre wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest in southeast Wyoming.

The Forest Service is sending in more experienced fire managers and bringing in additional firefighting crews to help the 120 already on hand

Read More|Comment

Air Attack Planned For Medicine Bow Wildfire

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:47:31 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters hope to continue an air attack on a 1,500-acre wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest in southeast Wyoming if the weather allows.

Hot, windy conditions are expected Wednesday

Read More|Comment

Medicine Bow National Forest Ready For Memorial Day Weekend

Brian Scott — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:39:43 +0000

In contrast to recent years, a good number of open campgrounds and Forest roads will greet visitors to the Medicine Bow National Forest this Memorial Day weekend.

Preparations have been in full swing to ready areas for the holiday crowds and some recreation sites on the Brush Creek/Hayden, Douglas and Laramie Ranger Districts are open for the season. I

Read More|Comment