Short Draw Fire has now burned 30,500 acres

GILLETTE (WNE) — The Short Draw Fire is now estimated to have burned 30,500 acres in northern Campbell County and Montana after updated mapping was done Thursday.

Winds from the north pushed the fire to the south Thursday, according to a press release from the Campbell County Fire Department, and with forecasted winds, it's expected to keep growing.

Containment remains at 0%, and fire crews have been focusing on protecting structures. Structures in the Border Line Estates/Ranchettes area have been threatened by fire throughout the day.

Wyoming and Montana fire crews, heavy equipment and multiple aircraft worked on the fire Thursday and will continue into the night. An incident management team from Montana will be assuming command Friday morning, according to the press release.

This story was published on September 12, 2024.