Brush Creek Fire Grows to 475 Acres

The Brush Creek Fire, approximately 40 miles southwest of Douglas, Wyoming, has increased to 475 acres.

There are 127 personnel assigned to the Brush Creek Fire including personnel from five Wyoming counties, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, South Dakota Department of Wildland Fire, and Wyoming State Forestry Division.

Three fire crews, ten engines, one Type 2 helicopter are responding to the fire which was discovered Sunday afternoon. This is  located in rough terrain with scattered timber, brush, and grass.

There are currently no closures or evacuations for the Brush Creek Fire.

The relative humidity is forecasted to be lower today but will remain above critical conditions. The wind may increase this afternoon to 15-20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Updated information for the Brush Creek Fire will be posted on InciWeb  as any new development occurs. Information will also be updated on Facebook.