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Friday Morning Mullen Update: More than 1K People Working To Combat Fire
The fire has affected 127,503 acres, according to fire tracking website InciWeb. More than 1,000 personnel are working to slow the fire's spread and protecting valuables at risk all over the fire area.
October 02, 2020
Thursday Night Mullen Fire Update: 118k Acre Fire “A Beast By Any Stretch of the Imagination”
More than 900 firefighters are battling the 118,000 acre fire which has destroyed at least 60 buildings.
October 02, 2020
Thursday Morning Mullen Update: Fire Rages To 117K Acres, Mail Delivery Halted In Areas
Fire activity is expected to be high on Thursday, officials announced on the fire tracking website InciWeb. A crew of 934 personnel are working to combat the fire as of Thursday morning, and more are expected to arrive over the coming days.
October 01, 2020
Wednesday Night Mullen Update: Fire Reaches 103K Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has officially affected more than 100,000 acres, officials announced Wednesday evening.
October 01, 2020
Fat Grizzly Bear Gets Into Another Altercation While Guarding His Bull Elk
For the second day in a row, the grizzly bear is fighting off annoying neighbors who are trying to mooch his bull elk.
September 30, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: 29 Houses Lost, Fire Almost To 100K Acres
Fire activity is expected on Wednesday. Crews are working to slow fire progression along the North Platte River and a fleet of 20 aerial resources have been critical in cooling the fire's edge and assisting with structure protection.
September 30, 2020
Tuesday Night Mullen Fire Update: 60 Buildings Damaged, Dry Windy Weather to Continue
Fire crews will use retardant on the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest to strategically pre-treat areas adjacent to values at risk.
September 29, 2020
18 Bears Captured In Northwest Wyoming Over Summer
The captures are part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
September 29, 2020
Mullen Fire Back Down To 0% Containment
Although Monday was expected to be a big day when it came to combating the Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest, the fire is now back down to 0% containment, the U.S. Forest Service announced late Monday.
September 29, 2020
Two Grizzlies Fight Over Elk Carcass Like Walmart Shoppers on Black Friday
Two grizzlies fought over an elk carcass like Walmart shoppers battling over a TV on Black Friday.
September 28, 2020
Gov. Gordon Directs State Resources to Provide Support on Mullen Fire
Governor Mark Gordon has directed numerous state resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities and teams battling the Mullen Fire.
September 28, 2020
Two Grizzlies Killed in Separate Incidents With Archery Hunters in Northwest Wyoming
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating two conflicts regarding grizzly bears and archery hunters.
September 28, 2020
Monday Morning Mullen Fire Update: Aircraft Critical To Today’s Fire Operations
Monday will be a "big day" for the teams combating the Mullen Fire, as it will be the first time aircraft will be in use after multiple days of weather forced them to be grounded.
September 28, 2020
Sunday Evening Mullen Fire Update: Lower Temps, Higher Humidity Slowing Growth of Fire
Although the fire continues to rage, decreased winds, cooler temperatures and rising humidity levels managed to keep it from growing significantly in acreage, at least for a while.
September 27, 2020
Saturday Evening: Mullen Fire Now Estimated at 69,138 Acres; 70mph+ Winds
Pushed by winds of over 70mph, the Mullen Fire grew by more than 30,000 acres Saturday afternoon to total 69,138 acres
September 26, 2020
Mullen Fire Now 25,000+Acres; Strong Winds Forecast This Weekend
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest reached the Rob Roy community this week, officials announced on Friday.
September 25, 2020
Mullen Fire Continues Growing, Nears 20K Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has continued to burn and grow, affecting 19,526 acres as of Friday morning.
September 25, 2020
Mullen Fire Grows To Almost 18K Acres By Thursday
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has continued to grow, affecting nearly 18,000 acres as of Thursday morning.
September 24, 2020
Groups Battle Over Potential Changes To Shoshone Forest Trails
The Shoshone National Forest plans to make a final decision after public comment period ends on highly contentious issue
September 23, 2020
Mullen Fire Grows To Almost 15K Acres
The Mullen Fire has grown to nearly 15,000 acres by Wednesday, although helicopters are delivering thousands of gallons of water.
September 23, 2020
Researchers Continue Long-Term Study Of Wyoming’s Golden Eagles in Big Horn Basin
Researchers in Park County are keeping an eye on golden eagles in the Big Horn Basin as an indicator of the health of the areas ecosystem.
Wendy CorrSeptember 23, 2020
Team Fighting Mullen Fire Shorthanded Due To “Critical Shortage” In Firefighting Resources
There is a "critical shortage" in firefighting resources right now due to wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington, an official said Tuesday night during a Mullen Fire virtual update.
September 23, 2020
History Channel Star From Lander Frees Stuck Bison Caught in Cattle Guard
Lander resident and "Mountain Man" TV star Josh Kirk cut through a cattle guard to free a stuck bison.
September 23, 2020
Fire Which Consists Of One Smoldering Tree Announced in Yellowstone
There is a new fire in Yellowstone named the "Hancock Fire" and it consists of one smoldering tree.
September 22, 2020