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Russell’s Camp Fire Line Hold Despite Wind

By Associated Press June 27, 2012

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Some good news on the firefighting front in Wyoming.

The fire lines held on the Russell's Camp fire in the Medicine Bow National Forest on Tuesday despite wind gusts of up to 50 mph

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Category: Associated Press, Wyoming News Tags: Converse Co., Russell's Camp, Wildfire

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Battle Against Converse County Fire Continues

By Rich Denison June 27, 2012

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

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Category: Wildlife, Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, Glenrock, KTWO Wyoming, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wildfire

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Crews Report Progress In Converse County Fire

By Rich Denison June 25, 2012

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

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Category: Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, Glenrock, Medicine Bow National Forest, U.S. Forest Service, Wildfire

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Heat, Dry Temperatures Could Fuel Wyoming Fires

By Rich Denison June 22, 2012

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

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Category: Associated Press, Wildlife, Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, Medicine Bow National Forest, U.S. Forest Service, Wildfire

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Fire Battle Continues In Converse County

By Rich Denison June 21, 2012

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

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Category: Wildlife, Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, Medicine Bow National Forest, U.S. Forest Service, Wildfire

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Nearly 300 Firefighters At Medicine Bow Wildfire

By Associated Press June 20, 2012

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

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Category: Associated Press, Wyoming News Tags: 300 firefighters, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wildfire

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Converse County Fire Growing

By Rich Denison June 19, 2012

More crews and equipment have been called in to fight growing wildfire

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Category: Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, KTWO Wyoming, medicine bow, Wildfire

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Converse Co. Wildfire Triples In Size In 1 Day

By Associated Press June 19, 2012

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — More firefighting resources are being sent to help battle a 2,000-acre wildfire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest.

The fire is located about 30 miles south of Glenrock in Converse County

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Category: Associated Press, Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, Wildfire, wyoming

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Fire Evacuations In Converse County

By Rich Denison June 18, 2012

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

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Category: Breaking News, Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, evacuation, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wildfire

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Wildfire In Converse County Continues To Grow-Afternoon Update [AUDIO]

By Associated Press June 18, 2012

A wildfire in southwest Converse County has consumed over 800 acres. Wyoming's average gasoline prices have dropped 3 cents per gallon in the past week.

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Category: Associated Press, Wyoming News Tags: Converse County, Wildfire, wyoming