GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Saturday afternoon evacuation notice for multiple addresses northwest of Gillette has been canceled with authorities containing a fire near West Echeta Road.
The fire was reported near West Echeta Road. It was reportedly heading east at 4:27 p.m., prompting local authorities to issue an evacuation notice for Peaceful Valley Drive, Wild Bronc Way and High Plains Drive. At 4:52 p.m., the fire was contained and another alert was issued that canceled the evacuation notice.
According to David King, Campbell County Emergency Management Coordinator, the initial evacuation notice was issued through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System for resident safety. It was sent out to cell towers in the immediate area.
Correction, July 27, 2024: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the area of the fire. The reported fire occurred northwest of Gillette.