K2 Radio » Wildfire http://k2radio.com Wyoming's Radio Station Fri, 24 May 2013 13:03:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Massive Air Tanker Moving To Casper http://k2radio.com/massive-air-tanker-moving-to-casper/ http://k2radio.com/massive-air-tanker-moving-to-casper/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:29:40 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=283674 A DC-10 jet aircraft configured to fight wildfires will base its operations at Casper/Natrona County International Airport.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/massive-air-tanker-moving-to-casper/feed/ 0 Anthony Pollreisz, K2 Radio Signs of Spring Snuff Prescribed Burn http://k2radio.com/signs-of-spring-snuff-prescribed-burn/ http://k2radio.com/signs-of-spring-snuff-prescribed-burn/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 23:51:13 +0000 Trevor T. Trujillo http://kowb1290.com/?p=229061 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.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/signs-of-spring-snuff-prescribed-burn/feed/ 0 AMagill, flickr.com BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions http://k2radio.com/blm-lifts-fire-restrictions/ http://k2radio.com/blm-lifts-fire-restrictions/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:33:09 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=210913 Campfires are again allowed on some BLM lands.

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]]> http://k2radio.com/blm-lifts-fire-restrictions/feed/ 0 (Photo:Trevor T. Trujillo, Townsquare Media) Sites Set Up For 'Sheep Herder Hill' Fire Debris Disposal http://k2radio.com/sites-set-up-for-sheep-herder-hill-fire-debris-disposal/ http://k2radio.com/sites-set-up-for-sheep-herder-hill-fire-debris-disposal/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:38:20 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=138192 Natrona County Emergency Management is setting up dumpsters to help property owners that suffered losses in the Sheep Herder Hill Fire on Casper Mountain. Dumpsters have been set up for debris from homes and cab

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]]> http://k2radio.com/sites-set-up-for-sheep-herder-hill-fire-debris-disposal/feed/ 0 Rich Denison, Townsquare Media Wildfire West Of Pinedale Is 20 Percent Contained http://k2radio.com/wildfire-west-of-pinedale-is-20-percent-contained/ http://k2radio.com/wildfire-west-of-pinedale-is-20-percent-contained/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:43:41 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=135797 PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters are making progress against a 400-acre wildfire threating 13 homes in western Wyoming.

The  Chall Creek Fire was 20 percent contained Wednesday. It ignited Sunday 30 miles west of Pinedale and has prompted some evacuation orders

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wildfire-west-of-pinedale-is-20-percent-contained/feed/ 0 Firefighters Battle New Blaze West Of Pinedale http://k2radio.com/firefighters-battle-new-blaze-west-of-pinedale/ http://k2radio.com/firefighters-battle-new-blaze-west-of-pinedale/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:06:53 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=131457 PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — A new fire is threatening homes in western Wyoming.

The Chall Creek Fire started Sunday afternoon west of Merna, about 30 miles west of Pinedale, and has spread to 140 acres

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]]> http://k2radio.com/firefighters-battle-new-blaze-west-of-pinedale/feed/ 0 Wildfire Evacuation Warning Lifted For Jackson http://k2radio.com/wildfire-evacuation-warning-lifted-for-jackson/ http://k2radio.com/wildfire-evacuation-warning-lifted-for-jackson/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:31:14 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=127077 JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Jackson residents who've been packed and ready to flee from a wildfire this week are breathing a little easier.

Authorities lifted an evacuation advisory for the east side of town late Thursday now that firefighters have secured containment lines around the portion of the fire closest to town

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wildfire-evacuation-warning-lifted-for-jackson/feed/ 0 Chris Figenshau/Getty Images Burnout At Jackson Wildfire Sends Up Lots Of Smoke http://k2radio.com/burnout-at-jackson-wildfire-sends-up-lots-of-smoke/ http://k2radio.com/burnout-at-jackson-wildfire-sends-up-lots-of-smoke/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:11:04 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=125456 JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Cooler weather and lighter winds are keeping a wildfire near Jackson from making any big runs.

Firefighters successfully conducted burnout operations on Wednesday to eat up fire fuel within containment lines that crews are building around the Horsethief Canyon Fire

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]]> http://k2radio.com/burnout-at-jackson-wildfire-sends-up-lots-of-smoke/feed/ 0 Jonathan Adams/Getty Images Wildfire Threatens East Side Of Jackson In NW Wyo. http://k2radio.com/wildfire-threatens-east-side-of-jackson-in-nw-wyo/ http://k2radio.com/wildfire-threatens-east-side-of-jackson-in-nw-wyo/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:45:23 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=121787 JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Jackson residents are anxiously watching a 2,700-acre wildfire burning south of the ski resort town, but officials say it appears the town will be able to get through the night without any evacuation

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wildfire-threatens-east-side-of-jackson-in-nw-wyo/feed/ 0 Upton Fire Destroys 1 House, Forces Evacuations http://k2radio.com/upton-fire-destroys-1-house-forces-evacuations/ http://k2radio.com/upton-fire-destroys-1-house-forces-evacuations/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:54:18 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=120119 UPTON, Wyo. (AP) — One house has burned and dozens of others have been evacuated after a wildfire burned through the town of Upton in northeastern Wyoming.

State Forester Bill Crapser says no one was injured in the fire that started Tuesday afternoon southeast of Upton

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]]> http://k2radio.com/upton-fire-destroys-1-house-forces-evacuations/feed/ 0 Fire Danger Increased For Eastern Wyoming http://k2radio.com/fire-danger-increased-for-eastern-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/fire-danger-increased-for-eastern-wyoming/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:46:19 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=118963 Weather conditions are again prime for wildfires

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]]> http://k2radio.com/fire-danger-increased-for-eastern-wyoming/feed/ 0 Teton Wilderness Wildfire Puts Up Lots Of Smoke http://k2radio.com/teton-wilderness-wildfire-puts-up-lots-of-smoke/ http://k2radio.com/teton-wilderness-wildfire-puts-up-lots-of-smoke/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:11:10 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=118468 Heavy smoke from wildfire in the Teton Wilderness

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]]> http://k2radio.com/teton-wilderness-wildfire-puts-up-lots-of-smoke/feed/ 0 New Wildfire Causes Smoke on Laramie Horizon http://k2radio.com/new-wildfire-causes-smoke-on-laramie-horizon/ http://k2radio.com/new-wildfire-causes-smoke-on-laramie-horizon/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:48:55 +0000 Trevor T. Trujillo http://kowb1290.com/?p=88872 Crews are investigating a new wildfire near Laramie

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]]> http://k2radio.com/new-wildfire-causes-smoke-on-laramie-horizon/feed/ 0 Photo of Monday's (8/27/12) wildfire, taken near the Wyoming/Colorado border. (Photo: Trevor T. Trujillo) New Wildfire In Teton Wilderness Over Weekend http://k2radio.com/new-wildfire-in-teton-wilderness-over-weekend/ http://k2radio.com/new-wildfire-in-teton-wilderness-over-weekend/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:25:18 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=117895 New wildfire growing rapidly

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]]> http://k2radio.com/new-wildfire-in-teton-wilderness-over-weekend/feed/ 0 INCIweb Idaho Smoke In Casper http://k2radio.com/idaho-smoke-in-casper/ http://k2radio.com/idaho-smoke-in-casper/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:26:53 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=115116 Idaho fires affecting Casper air quality

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]]> http://k2radio.com/idaho-smoke-in-casper/feed/ 0 National Weather Service Good Progress Made On Converse Co. Wildfire http://k2radio.com/good-progress-made-on-converse-co-wildfire/ http://k2radio.com/good-progress-made-on-converse-co-wildfire/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:46:06 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=114936 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters have made good progress on containing 6,500-acre wildfire in Converse County.

The Little Boxelder Fire about 10 miles south of Glenrock has burned grass and timber since it was first reported last Friday

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]]> http://k2radio.com/good-progress-made-on-converse-co-wildfire/feed/ 0 Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images Crews Continue Battling Converse County Fire http://k2radio.com/crews-continue-battling-converse-county-fire/ http://k2radio.com/crews-continue-battling-converse-county-fire/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:50:04 +0000 Rich Denison http://k2radio.com/?p=114668 Lightning is the suspected cause of a large fire south of Glenrock

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]]> http://k2radio.com/crews-continue-battling-converse-county-fire/feed/ 0 Wyoming State Forestry Photo High Fire Danger in Wyoming http://k2radio.com/high-fire-danger-in-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/high-fire-danger-in-wyoming/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:17:28 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=114013 Weather conditions across much of the state could spark new fires

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]]> http://k2radio.com/high-fire-danger-in-wyoming/feed/ 0 INCIweb No Major Growth In Fire Near Rawlins http://k2radio.com/no-major-growth-in-fire-near-rawlins/ http://k2radio.com/no-major-growth-in-fire-near-rawlins/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:29:43 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=113355 Crews continue their fight against a fire in Carbon County

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]]> http://k2radio.com/no-major-growth-in-fire-near-rawlins/feed/ 0 Shelly Gregory Firefighters Slow Spread Of Wildfire Near Rawlins http://k2radio.com/firefighters-slow-spread-of-wildfire-near-rawlins/ http://k2radio.com/firefighters-slow-spread-of-wildfire-near-rawlins/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:17:04 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=112989 RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters are slowing the spread of a wildfire burning in south-central Wyoming's Carbon County.

The Ferris Fire, about 30 miles northeast of Rawlins, has burned about 8,800 acres and was 63 percent contained Monday

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