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*NEWS RELEASE August 25, 2025*

CONTACTS: 

Michael Pearlman, Communications Director

[email protected]

Janelle Collins, Strategic Communications Director

[email protected]

 

*Governor Gordon Provides Wildfire Updates and Resources, Issues Emergency Declaration for Dollar Fire *

 

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  Governor Mark Gordon has issued an Executive Order [ [link removed] ] declaring an emergency to support wildfire response to the Dollar Lake Fire in the Green River Lakes area in Sublette County. The declaration allows the state to access Wyoming National Guard resources, including a medevac helicopter, and directs the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to take action to coordinate state and federal resources in response to the fires.

The Dollar Lake fire was reported at more than 11,000 acres as of August 25 with 0% containment. There will be a community meeting on* Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6 p.m*. at the Sublette County Public Library, 155 S. Tyler Ave., Pinedale. Detailed information on the Dollar Lake fire can be found on the fire’s InciWeb page.  [ [link removed] ]

In addition to the Dollar Lake Fire, the Willow Creek Fire has burned more than 3,800 acres as of August 25, with 0% containment. The fire has resulted in evacuations and the temporary closure of Highway 89. The Wyoming Department of Transportation continues to work closely with fire managers, and updated information on road status can be found on the Wyoming 511 website [ [link removed] ]. Fire danger status, alerts as well as road and trail closure information for both the Dollar Lake and Willow Creek fires is available on the Bridger-Teton National Forest website [ [link removed] ].

The Red Canyon Fire [ [link removed] ] has now burned more than 124,000 acres and is at 75% containment. Suppression repair continues on that fire, which was ignited by lightning on August 13. A web page has been created [ [link removed] ] for those either seeking or offering emergency hay assistance. 

A list of wildfire resources for those impacted by wildfire can be found here [ [link removed] ]. In addition, the Wyoming Grants Management Office has information on Wildfire Recovery, Response and Preparedness Funding Opportunities [ [link removed] ]. For more information on Wildfire Funding and Recovery opportunities, email [email protected].

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