First responders contain fire near Highway 191 South

ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING (June 23, 2020) — A wildland fire took place today, burning near the Sweetwater County Shooting Range off of Highway 191 South.

Sweetwater County Fire District #1, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Sweetwater County Fire Department all assisted in putting out the fire.

 

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According to Sweetwater County Fire District #1 Fire Chief Scott Kitchner, the fire is estimated at about 10 acres and is contained at this time.

Further crews will be on scene mopping up hot spots.

In addition, a one-seat single-engine air tanker is on scene dropping fire retardant.

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