Wyoming Wildfires: Northern Wyoming Wildfire Grows To 5000+ Acres, Evacuations Ordered

Wyoming Wildfire News: 5000+ Acre Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Northern Wyoming

Wildfire Spreads Rapidly, Threatening Communities

A wildfire in northern Wyoming spread rapidly on Wednesday, forcing evacuations and threatening homes and businesses.

The wildfire, located about 11 miles east of Custer, South Dakota, grew to more than 5000 acres by Wednesday afternoon.

As the fire spread, authorities ordered evacuations for several communities in the area, including Custer and Pringle.

Residents were urged to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere.

Firefighters from multiple agencies are battling the blaze, but the strong winds and dry conditions are making it difficult to contain.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Residents who have been evacuated can find assistance at the following locations:

For the latest information on the wildfire, visit the Wyoming Wildfire Information website.

You can also follow the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security on Twitter for updates on the fire and other emergencies.