WYBHF Elk Fire 2024

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Bighorn National Forest.

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State: Wyoming

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 44° 53 49.6 Longitude: 107° 33 59.51

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: The Elk Fire burning near Riley Point and West Pass on the Bighorn National Forest has grown to approximately 415 acres as of 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024. Lightning strikes were recorded in the general area over that last ten days making it the suspected cause of the fire. Air attack and ground crews have responded, which included retardant and bucket drops from air tankers and a helicopter. Hand crews are on scene and more resources will be arriving over the next few days.The Elk Fire is burning in heavy dead and down timber. The terrain is rough and remote making it challenging for firefighters to get in or out of the incident. There are two nearby cow camps. A closure order for the area is being developed to protect the safety of firefighters and our visitors traveling Forest roads and trails.