GILLETTE, Wyo. — An evacuation notice has been issued for multiple addresses northwest of Gillette, according to Campbell County Emergency Management.
According to David King, Campbell County Emergency Management coordinator, a fire is active near West Echeta Road. It is heading east, prompting an emergency evacuation notice for addresses on Peaceful Valley Drive, Wild Bronc Way and High Plains Drive.
An emergency alert advising area residents to evacuate was issued at 4:27 p.m. July 27 at the request of the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, per King, who said the evacuation notice was issued through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for resident safety.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Correction, July 27, 2024: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the area of the fire. The reported fire occurred northwest of Gillette.