06/13/2026
At approximately 2:30 PM this afternoon, Laramie County Fire District #3 was dispatched to a report of a small fire north of the Goshen County line in the vicinity of US Highway 85 and County Road 152.
By 2:45 PM, arriving crews found a rapidly spreading grass fire moving southeast into Laramie County. Due to the fire’s rapid growth, a large mutual aid response was requested.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our mutual aid partners from LaGrange Fire, Laramie County Fire Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6, the Laramie County Fire Authority, Cheyenne Fire Rescue, multiple Goshen County agencies, Banner County responders, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Department, and Laramie County Combined Communications Center (LCCCC) for their outstanding assistance.
In total, approximately 85 personnel and 46 apparatus responded to the incident, along with a semi-tanker provided by Helena Agri-Enterprises of Pine Bluffs. We would also like to recognize the numerous landowners who stepped in to assist firefighters throughout the operation.
The fire ultimately burned an estimated 1,328 acres and encompassed approximately 10 miles of fire perimeter before being contained.
A special thank you goes to The Longbranch in Hawk Springs for their generous donation and support in helping keep our crews fed during the incident.
This fire serves as another reminder of the importance of strong mutual aid partnerships and community support. We are grateful for everyone who played a role in protecting lives, property, and our communities today.
