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Update Fri. Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.:

The Bear Creek Fire is now approximately 2,500 acres with unknown containment. Multiple agencies are helping on the scene, including Albany and Platte county fire departments and the Bureau of Land Management.

A pre-evacuation notice is in place northeast of Bosler. Residents on Highway 34 from Morton Pass to Mile Marker 24 and all of Albany County Road 12 to Morton Pass should make preparations to leave in the event of an evacuation order. Pack up essential belongings and pets, and make a plan for moving livestock.

Residents will not be granted re-entry to the area once a mandatory evacuation order has been issued until the area is deemed safe and the order has been lifted.

Albany County is asking residents to sign up for Albany County Wide Alerts to receive important notifications and evacuation information. Reach out to Albany County if you need assistance at (307) 721-1815 or ema@albanycountywy.gov.

A pre-evacuation notice is in place due to a new fire in Albany County northeast of Bosler.

Residents on Highway 34 from Morton Pass to Mile Marker 24 and all of Albany County Road 12 to Morton Pass should make preparations to leave in the event of an evacuation order. Pack up essential belongings and pets, and make a plan for moving livestock.

Residents will not be granted-re-entry to the area once a mandatory evacuation order is issued.

The size and cause of the Bear Creek Fire is unknown at the moment. Aircraft are overhead.