Latest Updates On Happy Jack Road Fire In Laramie County
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is asking people to be aware of emergency vehicles that may be headed toward the Happy Jack Road fire near Cheyenne.
EVACUATED AREAS THAT ARE STILL CLOSED SILVER SAGE, QUARTER CIRCLE AND ROAD 117. HAPPY JACK ROAD AND HORSECREEK ROAD ARE NOW OPEN TO THROUGH TRAFFIC. ALL OTHER EVACUATED AREAS ARE OPEN EXCEPT FOR THE SUBDIVISIONS LISTED.
Resources For Fire Victims
Laramie County Emergency Management on Friday afternoon issued a statement which included the following:
As of 4 p.m., mandatory evacuation areas are in place for several locations in western Laramie County along Horse Creek Road (WYO 211) and Happy Jack Road (WYO 210). Road closures are in place as needed.
Evacuees are being directed to North Christian Church (2015 Tranquility Road), where shelter is available as well as information on sheltering both small and large animals. Residents are asked to check in and provide their address and may be able to receive updates on their property.
The fire’s size is being determined, but is generally between Horse Creek Road and Happy Jack Road east of Road 109 and west of Roundtop Road (WYO 222).
The Joint Emergency Operations Center has been activated at the Wyoming Department of Homeland Security. Laramie County fire districts, Cheyenne Fire Rescue, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, and State of Wyoming resources have responded to the fire. Air support resources are also on site as are support crews from Colorado.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available on the Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management Facebook page.
Information on state road closures is available at www.wyoroad.info.
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