Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area
Fire managers say recent moisture and cooler temperatures have helped accelerate progress, bringing crews closer to fully containing the fire.
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Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire
Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire
South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained
The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.
Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire burning near Crawford has grown to more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest perimeter data submitted to the National Interagency Fire Center.