Governor Gordon provides wildfire updates and resources
Issues Emergency Declaration for Dollar Fire
by Govenor Gordon media releae
August 25, 2025
CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has issued an Executive Order 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.
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. 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.
The Red Canyon Fire 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 for those either seeking or offering emergency hay assistance.
A list of wildfire resources for those impacted by wildfire can be found here: https://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/programs/wyo-disaster/wildfire.html. In addition, the Wyoming Grants Management Office has information on Wildfire Recovery, Response and Preparedness Funding Opportunities. For more information on Wildfire Funding and Recovery opportunities, email sbd-grants@wyo.gov.
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