Mullen Fire Fact Sheet for 10/18/2020

Release Date: 

Media Contact: Fire Information Line, 307-745-2378

(LARAMIE, Wyo.)  October 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – A fire update has been release for the Mullen Fire. Information can be obtained from the fire information phone line at 307-745-2378 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily), emailing 2020.Mullen@firenet.gov and on the Mullen Fire InciWeb site, the Mullen Fire Facebook Page, and the @FS_MBRTB Twitter Feed. ​

Location
The Mullen Fire is approximately 28 miles west of Laramie, Wyoming.

Size & Resources
Roughly 176,840 acres as of 10/17, 8:00 p.m. Approximately 818 firefighters and support staff.

Containment
55% contained on the western, southern, and southeastern edges.                

Overview

  • Those traveling on reopened roads will see smoke and smoldering fires, particularly at night. Firefighters continue to patrol, monitor, and mop up hotspots.
  • The contingency line was completed near Centennial on Saturday.
  • Yesterday’s precipitation helped quiet the fire in the higher elevation areas. Firefighters were halted in chipping and brushing operations due to unsafe travel conditions. This work will resume as weather permits.
  • Firefighters continue to work in the Foxborough, Fox Park, and Porter Creek areas. Suppression efforts will be completed in the coming days in anticipation of reentry into these areas.
  • Interior burning with visible flame and smoke is expected to continue until significant snowfall.
  • Residents accessing their property should remain alert for hazards due to smoldering or burning fuels, fire-weakened trees, and the operation of truck and heavy equipment used in firefighting, tree removal, and rehabilitation.
  • For evacuation and closure area information, please refer to the Albany County Sheriff Facebook page.

Fire Weather

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. High 45-50. West winds 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

Monday: Partly cloudy and warmer. High 50-55. Winds out of the west 15-25 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. Highs around 50. West winds around 15 mph.

Meetings

Virtual Community Q&A TODAY at 5 p.m.
Livestreamed on the Mullen Fire Information page

Fire Cause

Under investigation. Call Laramie Ranger District anonymous tip line: (307) 745-2392

Closures

General Fire Information