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Sunday PM Mullen Fire Update: Snowfall Keeps Fire At Bay
The predicted snowfall came as expected to a portion of southeast Wyoming on Sunday, providing much-needed relief for crews helping battle the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 12, 2020
Despite 55mph Winds, Firefighters Predict Containment Of Mullen Fire’s Northeastern Edge
Although firefighters on the Mullen Fire were dealing Sunday with brisk winds from the northwest, officials were confident that the fires leading northeastern edge would be contained by Monday.
October 11, 2020
Child Suffers Thermal Burns In Yellowstone, Life-Flighted To Idaho
The child took off running from the trail, slipped and fell into a small thermal feature on Friday morning, officials announced in a release. The child suffered second-degree burns to their lower body and back.
October 09, 2020
Retired Forester Frustrated With Lack Of Fire-Fighting Common Sense
Environmental activism through the 'Environmental Industrial Complex' short circuits the system and takes management away from resource professionals and shifts it into the hands of the Environmental Elites.
Karl BrauneisOctober 09, 2020
Friday AM Mullen Fire Update: Fire Now 18% Contained, Cool Weather On The Way
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has grown slightly in the last day, but is now at an 18% containment rate.
October 09, 2020
Couple Who Reported Mullen Fire Believe Forest Service Didn’t Fight Fire Early Enough
The couple who first reported the Mullen Fire believe the Forest Service should have done more to fight the fire in the early stages.
October 09, 2020
Thursday PM Mullen Fire Update: Fire Moves North, Dead Trees Adding Complications
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest continues to move north, albeit slowly, being hindered by cooler temperatures and higher humidities.
October 09, 2020
Cheyenne Looks Like Living on Mars Again
Cheyenne's sky was again full of smoke and ash as the 170,000-acre Mullen Fire continues to rage 75 miles west of Cheyenne.
October 08, 2020
Yellowstone Records Busiest September Ever
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Yellowstone National Park has now concluded its busiest September on record.
October 08, 2020
Thursday AM Mullen Fire Update: Huge Amounts of Dead Lodgepole Pine Creating Resistance
The cooler temperatures this week have been critical in helping firefighters put water on hot spots and preparing to contain the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest, officials announced Thursday morning.
October 08, 2020
Centennial Resident Talks Anxiety, Fears Of Possible Evacuation
Centennial has been under a pre-evacuation notice for a few weeks, with the Albany County Sheriff's Office reiterating over the weekend that the pre-evacuation order still stood: residents should be prepared to leave their homes at a moment's notice.
October 08, 2020
Wednesday Night Mullen Fire Update: Fire Inches Closer To Ryan Park
Firefighters spent much of the day conducting structure assessments, prep work and ordering supplies to keep the Mullen Fire at bay, officials announced Wednesday evening.
October 08, 2020
Gigantic 1,400 Pound Alaskan Brown Bear Wins Fat Bear Week Championship
The bear that shares its name with a jumbo jet '747' won the most prestigious fat-bear competition in the world.
October 07, 2020
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Praises Wyoming’s Scenery, “No B.S.” People
Motley Cruë bassist has continued his praise of Wyoming, hailing the lower cost of living, the outdoor recreation opportunities and the "no B.S. type of people" that you don't normally encounter in Los Angeles.
October 07, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: Aircraft To Drop Retardant On Albany Area
It will look like an airshow in the Albany area on Wednesday, since many aircraft will be coming in to help manage the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 07, 2020
Tuesday Night Mullen Fire Update: 161k-Acres, Excessive Dead Lodgepole Pine Making Efforts Difficult
Less-than-ideal conditions to fight the blaze will continue for a few more days although Wednesday will see a decrease in wind speeds.
October 07, 2020
Black Bear Breaks Into Estes Park YMCA To Raid Refrigerator
It's 2am. You hear a noise. You decide to investigate. And you see a bear walking down the hall. First thing you do? Grab your phone and film it.
October 07, 2020
Tuesday Morning Mullen Fire Update: 161K Acres Affected
Firefighters will spend much of Tuesday working to combat fire "fingers," a small area protruding from the main body of the fire, that have been pushed in various directions inside of Medicine Bow National Forest.
October 06, 2020
Monday Night Mullen Fire Update: 157k Acres, Fires Very Active
Firefighting officials said the weather coupled with excess fuel loads are making fighting the 157k-acre very difficult.
October 06, 2020
Gordon Says Mullen Fire Shows Need For Proper Forest Management
Gordon said the 151,000-acre Mullen Fire is proof that proper forest management is not happening.
October 05, 2020
Yellowstone Sees Surge In Employee Coronavirus Cases Over September
After seeing only four positive coronavirus cases over the summer, Yellowstone National Park employees have seen an uptick in positive virus cases over the last month.
October 05, 2020
Monday Morning Mullen Update: Fire Is Now 151,700 Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest is now at 14% containment level and has grown to 151,700 acres, officials announced on Monday morning.
October 05, 2020
Mullen Fire Sunday Night Update: Fire Very Active “No Relief This Week”
The Mullen Fire is expected to be "very active" this week as above average temperatures and dry conditions continue.
October 05, 2020
Friday Night Mullen Update: Fire Contained At 6%
The fire has now been contained at 6% and has affected 128,738 acres as of Friday evening.
October 03, 2020