LAGRANGE -- At least three fires were reported in the Panhandle area this weekend. 

The LaGrange Fire Department spent Saturday night working a fire south of Highway 313.  More than 57 fire trucks and 100 firefighters were on the scene. The fire was believed to be contained at about 3700 acres.

People were urged to stay away from Highway 313 and Bear Creek Road while firefighters continued to put out hot spots.

Fire units from Goshen County, Platte County, Laramie County, and Albany County have been battling a large grass fire in southern Goshen County, just south of Highway 313 since 6:57 p.m. Friday.

As of 12:35 a.m., Saturday, the fire was not contained.

At 10 a.m.  July 14,  the fire continued burning overnight with several blowouts and flareups. Several utility poles were burned beyond usage and Wyrulec is on scene and taking care of those as the area becomes safe.   
 
State Single Engine Tankers were called to drop retardant on the southeast side of the fire where it tried to reignite due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. A BLM Type 1 helicopter and a Helitack were used to fight the fire.
 
One firefighter was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Banner County Fire assisted with a fire on the state line in the LaGrange District.