Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Meadowlark Road to Glendo SP is now open to the public.
During the evening and early morning residents may still see an increase of smoke.
The Type III Team will turn the incident over to a local Type IV Team Friday morning, July 20, 2012. Incident Commander Ron Graham, WSFD, assessed the area today and felt confident that the fire is nearly contained. "I would like to thank all involved, crews came in and attacked the fire in hot, dry conditions, coupled with an abundance of fuel in grass, brush and timber. The residents of Guernsey and Glendo along with Camp Guernsey staff accommodated all our needs and were a tremendous help to crews."
All campgrounds at Glendo State Park are open. The fire caused no damage to facilities at Glendo or Guernsey State Parks.Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human Caused |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 14th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 7 miles southeast of Glendo, WY Platte County, Wyoming |
| Incident Commander | Ron Graham |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 190 |
|---|---|
| Size | 14,185 acres |
| Percent Contained | 60% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber, brush and grass |
| Fire Behavior | Increased fire behavior, short crown runs in timber, sustained runs in the grass and brush, short range spotting. |
| Significant Events | The Type III Team will turn the incident over to a local Type IV Team Friday morning, July 20, 2012. Incident Commander Ron Graham, WSFD, assessed the area today and felt confident that the fire is nearly contained. “I would like to thank all involved, crews came in and attacked the fire in hot, dry conditions, coupled with an abundance of fuel in grass, brush and timber. The residents of Guernsey and Glendo along with Camp Guernsey staff accommodated all our needs and were a tremendous help to the crews.” All campgrounds at Glendo State Park are open. The fire caused no damage to facilities at Glendo or Guernsey State Parks. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Anchor and flank fire. Improve existing line and construct new line in uncontrolled areas. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
Current Weather
| Temperature | 92 degrees |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 22% |
