{"id":114166,"date":"2024-10-14T21:17:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114166"},"modified":"2024-10-14T21:17:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:17:44","slug":"elk-fire-rages-within-wyomings-bighorn-national-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114166","title":{"rendered":"Elk Fire rages within Wyoming\u2019s Bighorn National Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">A video recorded on Oct. 5 shows plumes of thick smoke filling the sky above Wyoming as the Elk Fire rages inside Bighorn National Forest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><strong>BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST, Wyo. <\/strong>\u2013 A massive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildfire<\/a> raging within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/wyoming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyoming<\/a>\u2019s Bighorn National Forest has forced the evacuation of some residents in the area as nearly 1,000 fire personnel work to contain and extinguish the blaze.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/how-the-lay-of-the-land-affects-wildfire-behavior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>HOW THE LAY OF THE LAND AFFECTS WILDFIRE BEHAVIOR<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/288\/162\/elk-fire-story-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/576\/324\/elk-fire-story-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/elk-fire-story-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/elk-fire-story-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/elk-fire-story-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1336\/752\/elk-fire-story-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/elk-fire-story-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Flames from the Elk Fire are seen within Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest on Oct. 11, 2024.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Flames from the Elk Fire are seen within Wyoming&#8217;s Bighorn National Forest on Oct. 11, 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (bighornnf\/Facebook)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/inciweb.wildfire.gov\/incident-publication\/wybhf-elk-fire-2024\/elk-fire-update-10-13-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elk Fire<\/a>, which officials say was sparked by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/lightning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lightning<\/a>, began on Sept. 27 near Riley Point and West Pass within Bighorn National Forest.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The blaze has so far scorched nearly 90,000 acres and is only 27% contained as of Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/wildfire-names\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;SHEEP FIRE&#8217;? &#8216;PIPELINE FIRE&#8217;? &#8216;HAYWIRE FIRE&#8217;? HOW WILDFIRES GET THEIR NAMES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/Elk%20Fire%20Perimeter%20Stats.png\"\/><figcaption>This graphic shows the latest with the Elk Fire in Wyoming.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Officials said flames were moving through areas of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/national-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">national forest<\/a> littered with heavy dead and downed timber, and the rough terrain and remote area of the Elk Fire has proved challenging for fire crews to get into and out of the area.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to the Sheridan County Sheriff\u2019s Office in Wyoming, updates to the evacuation maps were released Monday morning showing changes to evacuation levels &#8220;due to intentional, strategic firing operations and increases of personnel, resources and equipment in these areas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/7-things-to-know-about-fire-retardant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FIRE RETARDANT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/288\/162\/elk-fire-a.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/576\/324\/elk-fire-a.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/elk-fire-a.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/elk-fire-a.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/elk-fire-a.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1336\/752\/elk-fire-a.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/elk-fire-a.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Firefighters are seen working the Elk Fire in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Firefighters are seen working the Elk Fire in Wyoming&#8217;s Bighorn National Forest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (bighornnf\/Facebook)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Officials said locations in the Red Grade Road area have been set to &#8220;Go&#8221; status, including cabins within the Teepee Cabin group, all cabins in the Black Tooth Cabin Association and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homes<\/a> on Lower Hideaway Lane, Red Poll Lane and Upper Hideaway Line.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">It also includes Stumpy Ridge, Helsberg and Folley Ranch.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Crews have been busy working to extinguish the Elk Fire since it began last month, with fire personnel in the air and on the ground attacking the flames. Officials said lower temperatures and higher relative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/humidity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">humidity<\/a> levels on Sunday led to a decrease in fire behavior and were ideal for firing operations later in the day.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/wildfire-names\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR EVACUATION &#8216;GO&#8217; BAG DURING WILDFIRE SEASON<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/288\/162\/elk-fire-b.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/576\/324\/elk-fire-b.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/elk-fire-b.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/elk-fire-b.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/elk-fire-b.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1336\/752\/elk-fire-b.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/elk-fire-b.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This image shows flames from the Elk Fire burning within Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">This image shows flames from the Elk Fire burning within Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (bighornnf\/Facebook)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Similar conditions are also expected on Monday, resulting in &#8220;another day of moderate fire growth expected in most areas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Officials said the firing operations and the main fire could produce heavy smoke in the area, and those susceptible to poor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/air-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air quality<\/a> should take proper precautions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/extreme-weather\/elk-fire-bignorn-national-forest-wyoming\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A video recorded on Oct. 5 shows plumes of thick smoke filling the sky above Wyoming as the Elk Fire rages inside Bighorn National Forest. 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