K2 Radio » wildfires http://k2radio.com Wyoming's Radio Station Tue, 21 May 2013 02:16:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Difficult Wildfire Season Expected in Wyoming Again in 2013 http://k2radio.com/difficult-wildfire-season-expected-in-wyoming-again-in-2013/ http://k2radio.com/difficult-wildfire-season-expected-in-wyoming-again-in-2013/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:27:06 +0000 Anthony Pollreisz http://k2radio.com/?p=248467 2012 was an extremely difficult wildfire year not only in central Wyoming, but statewide.

Multiple wildfires raged throughout the state last year, including the 15,500-acre Sheep Herder Hill Fire

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]]> http://k2radio.com/difficult-wildfire-season-expected-in-wyoming-again-in-2013/feed/ 0 Senators Urge USDA Action To Curb Wildfire Risk http://k2radio.com/senators-urge-usda-action-to-curb-wildfire-risk/ http://k2radio.com/senators-urge-usda-action-to-curb-wildfire-risk/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:47:54 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=229342 DENVER (AP) — Senators from Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota are encouraging federal officials to use the timber industry to help thin forests prone to wildfires, like ones that raged across their states this summer

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]]> http://k2radio.com/senators-urge-usda-action-to-curb-wildfire-risk/feed/ 0 Tom Pennington, Getty Images Crews Build Lines Around Wildfire In Western Wyo. http://k2radio.com/crews-build-lines-around-wildfire-in-western-wyo/ http://k2radio.com/crews-build-lines-around-wildfire-in-western-wyo/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:39:49 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=134152 PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — Fire officials say a wildfire burning about 30 miles west of Pinedale in western Wyoming is 10 percent contained.

The Chall Creek Fire was burning on about 400 acres Tuesday

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]]> http://k2radio.com/crews-build-lines-around-wildfire-in-western-wyo/feed/ 0 Cool Weather, Lighter Winds Lowers Wyo. Fire Danger http://k2radio.com/cool-weather-lighter-winds-lowers-wyo-fire-danger/ http://k2radio.com/cool-weather-lighter-winds-lowers-wyo-fire-danger/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:13:13 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=120372 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The National Weather Service says cooler weather and lighter winds will help lower the risk of fires starting and growing in Wyoming on Friday.

However, dangerous conditions could return Sunday or Monday

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]]> http://k2radio.com/cool-weather-lighter-winds-lowers-wyo-fire-danger/feed/ 0 Red Flag Warning For Much Of Wyoming http://k2radio.com/red-flag-warning-for-much-of-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/red-flag-warning-for-much-of-wyoming/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:04:49 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=119607 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — More warm, dry, windy weather is keeping the fire danger high across much of Wyoming.

Red flag warnings were in effect through Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service said an approaching Canadian cold front would produce gusty winds from the north in south and central Wyoming

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]]> http://k2radio.com/red-flag-warning-for-much-of-wyoming/feed/ 0 Tom Pennington, Getty Images Hunters Asked To Avoid Burned Areas Near Rawlins http://k2radio.com/hunters-asked-to-avoid-burned-areas-near-rawlins/ http://k2radio.com/hunters-asked-to-avoid-burned-areas-near-rawlins/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:59:08 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=116895 RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) — Hunters are being asked to avoid areas burned by two wildfires in Carbon County this summer.

The Ferris and Seminoe wildfires burned over 12,000 acres 30 miles northeast of Rawlins this summer, including popular hunting areas on the east end of Ferris Mountain and north and west of Seminoe Dam

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]]> http://k2radio.com/hunters-asked-to-avoid-burned-areas-near-rawlins/feed/ 0 2 Wyoming Air Tankers Resume Firefighting http://k2radio.com/2-wyoming-air-tankers-resume-firefighting/ http://k2radio.com/2-wyoming-air-tankers-resume-firefighting/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:01:37 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=115567 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Two Wyoming Air National Guard transport planes have returned to fighting wildfires this week.

The increased fire activity in the West prompted the U.S. Forest Service to call for the C-130s, which are specially outfitted to drop up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant slurry or water

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]]> http://k2radio.com/2-wyoming-air-tankers-resume-firefighting/feed/ 0 Not Much Activity Expected From Wyo. Wildfires http://k2radio.com/not-much-activity-expected-from-wyo-wildfires/ http://k2radio.com/not-much-activity-expected-from-wyo-wildfires/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:05:32 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=115510 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Cooler temperatures are keeping wildfires in Wyoming in check for the time being.

Officials say they don't expect much activity Thursday on fires burning in remote areas of western Wyoming

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]]> http://k2radio.com/not-much-activity-expected-from-wyo-wildfires/feed/ 0 Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images Expected Dry Lightning Raises Wyo. Fire Risk http://k2radio.com/expected-dry-lightning-raises-wyo-fire-risk/ http://k2radio.com/expected-dry-lightning-raises-wyo-fire-risk/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:15:59 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=113865 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — The risk of new fires starting is high across western Wyoming, including Yellowstone National Park.

The National Weather Service says a weak monsoonal moisture flow is expected to bring strong wind gusts and dry lightning Thursday afternoon, making it possible for new fires to start and spread

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]]> http://k2radio.com/expected-dry-lightning-raises-wyo-fire-risk/feed/ 0 Tom Pennington, Getty Images More Aid For Counties Affected By Colorado Fires http://k2radio.com/more-aid-for-counties-affected-by-colorado-fires/ http://k2radio.com/more-aid-for-counties-affected-by-colorado-fires/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:36:38 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=113497 DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved disaster loan assistance for farmers, ranchers, businesses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations affected by some Colorado wildfires, flooding and mudslides this summer

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]]> http://k2radio.com/more-aid-for-counties-affected-by-colorado-fires/feed/ 0 Fire Risk Still High In Oklahoma; 1 Blaze Contained http://k2radio.com/fire-risk-still-high-in-oklahoma-1-blaze-contained/ http://k2radio.com/fire-risk-still-high-in-oklahoma-1-blaze-contained/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:22:19 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=112995 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Officials say a wildfire that prompted evacuations in parts of Oklahoma has been contained.

The Freedom Hill Fire Department says the fire that flared up near Mannford in northeastern Oklahoma is still burning Monday but has been contained

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]]> http://k2radio.com/fire-risk-still-high-in-oklahoma-1-blaze-contained/feed/ 0 Wyoming Wildfires Affecting Park Visitation http://k2radio.com/wyoming-wildfires-affecting-park-visitation/ http://k2radio.com/wyoming-wildfires-affecting-park-visitation/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:12:12 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=111748 Fires and fire bans are expected to result in fewer visitors to Wyoming parks

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]]> http://k2radio.com/wyoming-wildfires-affecting-park-visitation/feed/ 0 More Wildfires In Wyoming Over Weekend http://k2radio.com/more-wildfires-in-wyoming-over-weekend/ http://k2radio.com/more-wildfires-in-wyoming-over-weekend/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:28:25 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=111485 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Another weekend with more wildfires starting across Wyoming and firefighters quickly responding.

State Forester Bill Crapser says there was a lot of activity over the weekend statewide, especially in Sheridan, Campbell and Crook counties in northern Wyoming

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]]> http://k2radio.com/more-wildfires-in-wyoming-over-weekend/feed/ 0 Tom Pennington, Getty Images Rand: Put Water Scoopers At Core Of Firefighting http://k2radio.com/rand-put-water-scoopers-at-core-of-firefighting/ http://k2radio.com/rand-put-water-scoopers-at-core-of-firefighting/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:25:13 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=111479 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A think tank recommends a much different strategy for using airplanes to fight wildfires than the one being pursued by the U.S. Forest Service.

A report out Monday by the RAND Corp

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]]> http://k2radio.com/rand-put-water-scoopers-at-core-of-firefighting/feed/ 0 Firefighters Get Handle On Wildfires In Wyoming http://k2radio.com/firefighters-get-handle-on-wildfires-in-wyoming-2/ http://k2radio.com/firefighters-get-handle-on-wildfires-in-wyoming-2/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:36:17 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=110583 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wildfires continue to start and burn across Wyoming, but State Forester Bill Crapser says firefighters appear to be handling them well thanks to heavy initial attacks as soon as a fire is reported

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]]> http://k2radio.com/firefighters-get-handle-on-wildfires-in-wyoming-2/feed/ 0 Tom Pennington, Getty Images Dead Cattle, Devastation In Wake Of Western Fires http://k2radio.com/dead-cattle-devastation-in-wake-of-western-fires/ http://k2radio.com/dead-cattle-devastation-in-wake-of-western-fires/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:30:06 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=110574 VOLBORG, Mont. (AP) — The surge in wildfires across the West this summer is taking its toll on the livestock industry.

Ranchers and officials say the blazes have killed animals outright while destroying some food supplies for the stock

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]]> http://k2radio.com/dead-cattle-devastation-in-wake-of-western-fires/feed/ 0 Firefighters Get Handle On Wildfires In Wyoming http://k2radio.com/firefighters-get-handle-on-wildfires-in-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/firefighters-get-handle-on-wildfires-in-wyoming/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:41:26 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=110421 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wildfires continue to start and burn across Wyoming, but state Forester Bill Crapser says firefighters appear to be handling them well thanks to heavy initial attacks as soon as a fire is reported

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]]> http://k2radio.com/firefighters-get-handle-on-wildfires-in-wyoming/feed/ 0 Tom Pennington, Getty Images Fire Starts Northwest Of Seminoe Reservoir http://k2radio.com/fire-starts-northwest-of-seminoe-reservoir/ http://k2radio.com/fire-starts-northwest-of-seminoe-reservoir/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:43:39 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=110062  

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — More experienced firefighters will be taking over the fight against a wildfire burning near Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County.

The fire has burned an estimated 3,100 acres and is about a mile north of Seminoe Dam. How

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]]> http://k2radio.com/fire-starts-northwest-of-seminoe-reservoir/feed/ 0 Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images New Wildfires Erupt In Wyoming http://k2radio.com/new-wildfires-erupt-in-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/new-wildfires-erupt-in-wyoming/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:38:26 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=109951 Fire crews are battling several new wildfires across the state

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]]> http://k2radio.com/new-wildfires-erupt-in-wyoming/feed/ 0 Busy Week For Firefighters In NE Wyoming http://k2radio.com/busy-week-for-firefighters-in-ne-wyoming/ http://k2radio.com/busy-week-for-firefighters-in-ne-wyoming/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:46:51 +0000 Associated Press http://k2radio.com/?p=108873 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — It's been a busy week for firefighters in northeast Wyoming.

Dozens of wildfires broke out in Crook, Campbell and Weston counties since last weekend. Most fires were started by lightning

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