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Evacuations still in effect for fire along Montana-Wyoming border in Campbell County

A rough estimate of the Short Draw fire
Campbell County Fire Department Facebook page
A rough estimate of the Short Draw fire

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Update Fri. Sept. 13 at 3:30 p.m.:

Firefighters are still working to contain the Short Draw Fire along the Montana border in Campbell County. A Montana DNRC County Assist Team took command on Friday morning.

Updates are being posted to Campbell County Fire Department’s Facebook page.

An evacuation order is still in effect for residents of Borderline Estates and Ranchets in Wyoming.

In Montana, 26 addresses east of Buffalo Cr to Butte Cr Rd. from the state line to the Powder River are under an evacuation warning, with no orders in place.

The Short Draw Fire is expected to continue to grow due to forecasted winds.

Mapping is underway to get an updated size of the fire. When it was last mapped Thursday, the fire was 30,562 acres, with two thirds of it in Montana. Progress has been made toward containment but an estimate was not available at the time of publication Friday afternoon.

The fire was pushed to the south Thursday due to the winds from the north.

Wyoming and Montana fire crews, heavy equipment and multiple aircraft are working the fire.

A civilian was transported to the hospital Wednesday where they were treated and released. There have been no reported firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


Campbell County is advising residents of Border Line Estates and Ranchets to evacuate due to a new, fast moving fire.

Shifting winds are making it hard to predict which direction the Short Draw Fire will spread. Currently the fire area is surrounded by Olmstead Road to the south, Bowers Ute to the east, the Montana state line to the north, and Bayhorse Road to the west.

The Short Draw Fire is about 200 acres but is rapidly growing. It has spread into Montana.

Campbell County Fire Department has sent resources, as well as Montana and Campbell County Road and Bridge, and aircraft have been dispatched to the scene.

Kamila has worked for public radio stations in California, New York, France and Poland. Originally from New York City, she loves exploring new places. Kamila received her master in journalism from Columbia University. She has won a regional Murrow award for her reporting on mental health and firearm owners. During her time leading the Wyoming Public Media newsroom, reporters have won multiple PMJA, Murrow and Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism Awards. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the surrounding areas with her two pups and husband.

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