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Favorable Weather Conditions Moderate Ryan and Silver Creek Fires

October 2, 2018 Shawn
The Ryan and Silver Creek Fires have been managed by a National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) since September 29, 2018. NIMOs are not time-limited and can provide long-term management of incidents, which provides consistency for local communities. The Ryan and Silver Creek Fires are currently the priority incidents in the Rocky Mountain Region and the NIMO team are sharing resources between the fires as appropriate.... Continue Reading
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Ryan and Silver Creek Fires Experience Second Day of Active Fire Due to Red Flag Conditions

October 1, 2018 Shawn
Ryan Fire Current Situation: Red flag weather conditions returned to the fire at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday resulting in increased fire activity on both the north and south side of the fire. The fire moved north aggressively around Bear Mountain causing the Carbon County Sheriff’s office to evacuate several homes in the Skyline area of Wyoming.... Continue Reading
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Ryan Fire Determined To Be Human Caused, Additional Public Input Sought

September 28, 2018 Shawn
The Ryan Fire has been burning in both Colorado and Wyoming since reported on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, and subsequently, the U.S. Forest Service has been actively investigating the cause of the fire. Wildland fire investigators have located the origin area of the Ryan Fire, and preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was human-caused and the result of an escaped campfire.... Continue Reading