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According to the release, investigators determined the fire was accidental and caused by smoking materials disposed on the back deck of the house. The release states that wind was a factor in igniting and accelerating the fire.

Accumulations will not be much -- 1 inch to 3 inches a day.

The vicious Wyoming wind today claimed a Casper landmark for many. The leaning tree in Washington Park is no more.

The Riverton office of the National Weather Service says the high wind warnings for central to east Wyoming will remain in effect until 6 p.m.

The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. near milepost 54.

Strong winds combined with snow could make for dangerous travel along portions of Interstate 80 and Interstate 25 in southeast Wyoming Friday.

Texas only relies on wind power for about 25% of its total electricity.

A significant portion of the development was led by Wyoming’s largest utility, Rocky Mountain Power.

While it's not uncommon for those traveling in Wyoming to see wind-related closures and advisories, the highway patrol says drivers shouldn't blow them off.

Wednesday's crash marks the ninth fatality on Wyoming's roadways compared to three at this same point in 2020.