Three Casper Families File Lawsuits Against City for 2015 Fire

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Three families who lost homes or property in a 2015 fire have filed counterclaims against the city of Casper that allege it is liable for the blaze.

The three lawsuits come after the city requested a judge rule on whether the city is liable for the fire.

The 2015 fire originated in a Casper landfill and burned nearly 16 sq. miles of land.

One counterclaim seeks $100,000 as compensation for damaged property. The second asks for $68,661 and the third asks for an unspecified amount.

A report by fire investigators has determined that the fire was accidental.

The city's lawyer in the case, Jay Gilbertz, declined to comment on the counterclaims.