Terek Fire initial attack update
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Cheyenne, Wyoming. – On Sunday night. July 8, a wildfire was reported to the Cody Dispatch Center at 11:02 p.m. The Terek fire, NE of Worland, Wyoming, in Washakie County, North of Hwy 16 and South of Hwy. 31, was originally two smaller lightning-caused fires which burned together. It is now approximately 10,000-14,000 acres and is burning in sage and grass.
The fire burned actively Sunday night into Monday morning. Initial attack resources responded immediately and were later aided by aircraft. Four Single Engine Air Tankers, two heavy air tankers, three helicopters and two lead plans are currently working the fire.
Hot temperatures and low relative humidity are driving fire activity and these weather conditions are expected to persist in the coming days. State, county and federal firefighters are working hard to check the growth of the fire. However, dry fuels and hot temperatures remain a challenge.
No Fly Zone: Aerial operations are ongoing, please refrain from flying drones in the area. Remember, if you fly, we can’t.
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