LCSD #2 responds to the wildfire
With the south end of the Star Valley community experiencing evacuation orders over the weekend due to the presence of the Willow Creek Fire currently active over the Salt River Pass on the south end of Star Valley, Lincoln…
Evacuations from Willow Creek Fire: Lancasters share evacuation story
What started as a pencil-thin column of smoke this past Friday turned into something that most Star Valley residents had not seen up close until Saturday. A blazing inferno that closed the road and began to put property at risk…
Willow Creek Fire still at 12% containment on Wednesday
Fire crews continue to battle the Willow Creek Fire located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming as the blaze enters its sixth day. As of the latest update, the fire is now estimated to be 4,355.9 acres which is virtually…
Highway 89 serves as a fire break Saturday evening– Firefighters tracked embers
When firefighters arrived from various parts of the country on Saturday afternoon they found the Willow Creek blaze gaining momentum and traveling in a south to southeasterly direction across the Salt River Summit. The path of fire offered a natural…
SVI Radio Interview: Kade Johnstone, Hot Shot crew fighting the Willow Creek Fire
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Cooler temps and increased chance of rain in the forecast as Willow Creek Fire continues to be active.
According to the latest update on Monday provided by officials battling the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot, wetter conditions and cooler temperatures are expected to aid in the effort. No increase in burning acreage was reported with the total…
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly
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Willow Creek Fire Update: Sunday August 24
The Willow Creek Fire entered its third day pushing nearly 4,000 acres with zero-percent containment according to officials. The fire was originally reported late Friday morning south of Afton, Wyoming and grew quickly due to dry fuel and windy conditions….
Live Radio Report: Swift Creek Fire Update from Dan Dockstader
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Willow Creek Fire grows to 250 acres
The Willow Creek Fire, reported just after 11 a.m. on Friday some four miles west of Smoot, has grown to 250 acres as of 8 p.m. according to the latest estimates. Multiple helicopters and other fire suppression methods including an…