CHEYENNE – Gov. Mark Gordon has issued an executive order declaring an emergency in response to multiple fires currently burning in Wyoming.

The declaration will help the state access additional federal firefighting resources and directs the Office of Homeland Security to take action to coordinate state and federal resources in response to the fires. When requested, the Wyoming National Guard’s Adjutant General is authorized to activate guard members to provide support, pursuant to the executive order.

“Once again, wildfires in Wyoming are creating significant impacts on our communities and threatening lives and property,” Gordon said. “We will continue to ensure state resources are available to those affected by these fires.”

As of Aug. 18, the Red Canyon Fire has burned more than 95,

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