Firefighters gain ground against Red Canyon Fire

LANDER—At least on paper, the Red Canyon Fire seemed a little smaller Friday morning.

Following ground-truthing efforts to verify the actual size and extent of the fire, it was found to be at 124,701 acres. And, with firefighting efforts starting to make inroads, as of press time several Fremont County evacuation zones had been reduced to READY status and the fire was 48% contained.

The Red Canyon Fire started on Aug. 13, likely caused by lightning. It quickly grew in size, prompting evacuation orders in Hot Springs County.

On August 18, Fremont County Emergency Management issued evacuation orders in parts of Fremont County as well.

Following recent firefighting inroads, Fremont County zones 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 have now been reduced to RE

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