Wyoming fires

### Daily Wildfire Report for Wyoming - March 26, 2025

#### Overview
Wyoming is currently in a period of heightened wildfire risk due to several factors, including the aftermath of a historic wildfire season in the previous year and ongoing efforts in wildfire management and recovery. The state is taking proactive measures to mitigate future wildfire risks through legislative actions and land management activities.

#### Current Situation
- **Fire Activity:** While there are no large, uncontained wildfires currently reported in Wyoming, the state remains vigilant due to the recent history of significant wildfires. The national context indicates that 50 large uncontained fires are burning across 16 states, although none are currently reported in Wyoming[1].
- **Recovery Efforts:** Wyoming is in the process of recovering from last year's historic wildfire season, which burned approximately 850,000 acres, with 70% of that being state and private land. Legislative actions have been taken to fund recovery efforts through grants and loans to restore grasses, habitats, and prevent invasive vegetation like cheatgrass[5].

#### Key Details
- **Legislative Actions:** The Wyoming Legislature has passed bills to support wildfire recovery. Senate File 152 allocates $49 million in grants for special districts to restore areas burned by wildfires, while Senate File 195 authorizes up to $25 million for short-term loans for natural disaster recovery, including wildfires. These funds will be used for activities such as fencing repair, livestock replacement, and building reconstruction[5].
- **Prescribed Burns and Land Management:** Although there are no current reports of prescribed burns in Wyoming, the state's focus on preventing invasive vegetation and restoring habitats suggests ongoing land management activities. These efforts are crucial in reducing the risk of high-severity wildfires in the future[5].
- **Weather Conditions:** Wyoming's weather conditions are being closely monitored, especially given the potential for dry and breezy conditions that can exacerbate wildfire risk. However, as of the latest reports, there are no specific fire weather warnings or significant wind events forecasted for the immediate area[4].

#### Recommendations
- **Public Awareness:** Residents are advised to remain aware of the potential for wildfires, especially in areas that were affected by last year's fires. It is important to follow local guidelines and take preventive measures such as clearing dead brush from properties.
- **Resource Allocation:** The state is allocating significant resources to wildfire recovery and prevention. Residents should be aware of the available grants and loans for recovery efforts and participate in community-level initiatives to prevent future wildfires.

#### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
- **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn)
- **Wyoming Emergency Management:** [wyohomelandsecurity.wyo.gov](https://wyohomelandsecurity.wyo.gov/)
- **Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust:** For information on grant proposals and land management activities related to wildfire recovery.

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

CITATIONS

['https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf', 'https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/pema/documents/response/internal-operations/cwwc/daily-incident-reports/20250326%20daily%20report.pdf', 'https://www.weather.gov/cys/hydro_wydss', 'https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/lawmakers-fund-wyomings-wildfire-recovery-work-grants-and-loans']