The National Interagency Fire Center reports that the fire grew from just over 800 acres to approximately 2,500 acres yesterday. Two structures have been lost. 108 firefighters on scene, ten engines and now no helicopters. Containment is at zero percent.
Meanwhile, there is a 3,000 acre grass fire (Duck Creek) 36 miles north of Gillette and another 2,000 acre timber and grass fire (Trail Creek) 38 miles east of Sheridan.
Right now in Big Horn it is already 77 degrees and they have 20-25 mph winds. Forecast for today is for a high of 95.
Update: 08/12/07 @ 10:45 p.m.
The following picture of the fire comes from Shane Parker, an old high school friend.
SheridanMedia.com has a 10:00 p.m. update and is reporting no significant changes. The cooler temperatures will help overnight but tomorrow should be hot again. According to a friend over in Sheridan, the fire is moving across the face of the mountain from east to west and is perhaps only a few miles east of Red Grade Road. There are several houses in that area that could be in jeopardy.
So far, fire crews are apparently being successful at keeping the fire from coming down the face of the mountain into the town of Big Horn. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are 100 firefighters, seven engines, and two helicopters on the fire and it would be safe to assume that more help is on the way.
For a live web cam showing refreshed pics of the fire every 60 seconds, go here.
Little Goose Fire
With all the fires that have happened in the Black Hills and up in Montana, the folks in Sheridan have been lucky and have avoided a major fire in the beautiful Bighorn Mountains that loom in the backround over Sheridan and surrounding towns. That time has come to an end.
This fire started Friday from a lightening strike and is above Big Horn, Wyoming. It was reported as being around 200 acres Saturday morning and 800 acres as of this morning. As of this morning the fire was somewhat under control. However, winds and and hot temperatures have worsened fire conditions. About an hour and a half ago the flames went over a ridge and started heading down the mountain towards the outskirts of Big Horn.
One of the two major routes up into the mountains, Red Grade Road, has been shut down. Britton Road which is on the outskirts of Big Horn has been evacuated. Fire fighters had to be pulled off some lines earlier because things got so bad. This one could end up taking out some homes in the area.
For up to date details, go to the Sheridan Media website.
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