There's a new video share that is a humbling reminder of just how fast our Wyoming wildfires can grow. It's a time lapse video of the Fishhawk fire In Park County.
Right now there are many wildfires burning here in the Cowboy State. We are not unfamiliar to wildfire seasons, but here are five interesting facts many do not know about wildfires in Wyoming.
Shane Murphy, assistant professor in the UW Department of Atmospheric Science, is specifically examining the effects of black and brown carbon emitted from wildfires.
How much do you know about being firewise?
You can find out a whole lot more on Saturday, May 3, at the Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Wyoming State Forestry's free 2014 Firewise Education Day event.
Fire operations continue as gusty, dry winds mixed down on the fire area. Wind remains a concern along with the increased temperatures and lower relative humidity.