Guernsey

A unique water craft race takes place in Guernsey State Park this Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. until noon.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Officials say a Colorado National Guard engineer unit training with explosives started a wildfire that has burned about 22 square miles in southeast Wyoming.

Authorities have arrested two people they believe are responsible for starting a fire at Guernsey State Park earlier this month that resulted in the evacuation of several hundred park visitors, and consumed nearly 2,700 acres.

Hot temperatures, strong winds, dry conditions have plagued the area, and fires continue to rise throughout Wyoming and Colorado, with a half dozen significant wildfires in the two states.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Residents who fled their homes near the wildfire at Guernsey State Park are being allowed to return to their homes. However, the park remains closed.

GUERNSEY, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters have made significant progress in battling a wildfire at Guernsey State Park in southeast Wyoming. Thanks to ideal weather conditions and a heavy dose of water dumped from helicopters, containment of the fire jumped to 80 percent Tuesday.

UPDATE **** The town of Hartville and residents along Pleasant Valley Road have been urged to evacuate. The fire is estimated at 2500 acres and is 20% contained. GUERNSEY, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities are telling people in a community in southeast Wyoming to be ready to evacuate in case a large wildfire spreads in their direction...

WHEATLAND, Wyo. (AP) — Firefighters are battling a 1,200-acre fire in Guernsey State Park that forced campers and visitors to evacuate the park. The Associated Press reported Sunday that a shelter for evacuees was set up at the Wheatland 4H Building...