News 13 KCWY Update
News 13 KCWY update:
Casper Mountain Fire Update August 16, 2006
Reported by Associated Press
Shifting winds continue to drive flames through heavy timber on Casper Mountain south of Casper. But firefighters have prevented the loss of homes in several subdivisions there so far. The Jackson Canyon Fire is burning on Casper Mountain, about five miles south of Casper. It spread from a reported eight-thousand acres Wednesday morning (August 16th) up to 96-hundred acres by noon. That's about 15 square miles. A top-level federal fire management team took over control of firefighting efforts Wednesday morning. More fire teams and resources are pouring into the area to help fight the fire. Governor Freudenthal Tuesday declared a state of emergency as the flames moved toward subdivisions that lie in heavy forest. An estimated 300 homes have been evacuated. Wyoming state forester Bill Crapser said shortly after 3 p-m Wednesday that shifting winds were driving the fire and forcing crews to retreat.
Thursday August 17, 2006 - 12:03am (MDT