How to help those impacted by Wyoming wildfires

GREYBULL (WNE) — Four fires in northeast Wyoming have impacted residents of the area including burning up grazing land. Residents of Big Horn County have been asking how they can help.

In Buffalo MTR Feed Store has set up an account for those impacted to buy fencing supplies. The store is working with its supplier to buy in bulk and at a discounted rate. 

The donations are run through Big Horn Equestrian Center, which is a non-profit. MTR Ranch Supply: 710 N. Main St, Buffalo, WY 82834. 307-684-9015. Big Horn Equestrian Center, 352 Bird Farm Road, Big Horn, WY 82801 307-673-0454.

The Wyoming Rancher Fire Relief Facebook page was set up to help with hay, hauling and fencing supplies. There is an auction on the page with items such as cowboy hats, fly fishing access for four people, quilts, art, veterinary acupuncture and jewelry. A bank account has been set up at Converse County Bank.

Donations may be made at www.wyrancherfirerelief. com or through VENMO@ Wyrancherfirerelief. Put "fire donation” in the memo.

Donations may also be made at First Northern Bank of Wyoming in Buffalo. Gordan Taylor is coordinating the fund. Donations may be sent to 141 S. Main Street, Buffalo, WY 82834, 307-684-2211.

Donna Nelson from Johnson County UW Extension is coordinating hay donations. She is matching donors with the producers that need hay.

Call Nelson at 307-6847522 to donate hay, trucks to haul, etc.

Lindsey Wood from Campbell County Cattlewomen is another contact for people to use if they want to help. The Cattlewomen is a 501c that is accepting donations for ranchers impacted by the fire with a local committee to address distribution.

Donations may be sent to Campbell County Cattlewomen at 8466 N. Hwy 14/16, Gillette, WY 82716/ Lindsey Wood 307-670-0171.

This story was published on September 5, 2024.