UPDATE:Friday, June 15, 2018
Pyrocumulus clouds from Badger Creek Fire on Thursday, 6/14. Photo courtesy USFS
The Red Cross of Wyoming provided support for one person that was evacuated due to the wildfire. That person received support for temporary lodging and support for other needs.
Red Cross continues to work with local, state and federal agencies, as well as local partners, to monitor the wildfire suppression progress. For more information about evacuations and Albany County resources please visit: http://www.co.albany.wy.us/.
Fire information is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5836 .
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A wildfire continues to rage near the Wyoming/Colorado line. The Badger
Badger Fire on 6/12/18. Courtesy USFS.
Creek Fire doubled in size yesterday and forced the evacuation of Woods Landing, New Jelm, and Jelm. A pre-evacuation notice is in effect for the community of Foxborough.
The Red Cross of Wyoming has been in close contact with local officials offering support as needed. A shelter was opened Sunday night but there were no occupants. Disaster responders helped one family (2 elderly adults) today with support for temporary lodging.
“We have been meeting with officials every day to make sure that needs are being met,” said James Ledwidth, Disaster Program Manager in Wyoming. “Fortunately no structures have been lost but if we need to open a shelter we can do that pretty quickly.”
For more information about the Badger Fire visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5836.
For local emergency information visit the Albany County website at http://www.co.albany.wy.us.
For wildfire safety and preparedness information visit www.redcross.org/prepare.
my dad is in need of lodging, he has pets, can you give me the info to get him in contact with help with lodging please. Thank you all for you assistance
Our shelter is open at Frisco Elementary. Latest on pets from Summit County:PET UPDATE: If you need a safe place to shelter your pets, please take them to the Summit County Animal Shelter (58 Nancy’s Place in Frisco) – there is plenty of room! They are taking pets between 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Does your dad have any special needs that we should consider. The best idea is to go to the Frisco Elementary School shelter and talk with the Red Cross shelter manager to see what we can accommodate.
Isn’t Frisco a ways away for someone in laramie to get shelter from the badger creek fire?
Ugh, sorry about that. I got my fires confused. If you are still in need of support please contact the Wyoming Red Cross at (307) 222-8ARC (307)-222-8272. They will be able to help you out.
Julie, please contact out Wyoming Red Cross hotline at (307( 222-8272. They should be able to help. Sorry if my previous response wasn’t helpful.