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The Pleasant Valley Fire burned into the Haystack Fire after it started on July 30. Both fires are now being managed under the Pleasant Valley Fire. The fire is located one mile north of Guernsey, WY.
| Current as of | Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:52 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Haystack (Lightning); Pleasant Valley (Under investigation) |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately one mile north of Guernsey, WY |
| Incident Commander | Wyoming Type III Team consisting of interagency personnel from local, state, and federal agencies |
| Coordinates |
42° 18' 30'' Latitude
-104° 43' 31
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 40 |
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| Size | 28,984 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/07/2024 |
| Significant Events | A community meeting was held in Guernsey, WY, on August 3, with approximately 200 members of the local community in attendance. |
| Planned Actions |
Crews will continue to mop up and rehabilitate indirect fireline. |
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| Weather Concerns | Daily chances of afternoon and evening thunderstorms exist through Wednesday, which could bring gusty and erratic winds. Hot and dry conditions also persist through Wednesday. A brief period of gusty southerly winds are possible the evening prior to the cold front, which is expected to bring cooler temperatures with forecasts in the high 60s Thursday and Friday. |
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