Mullen Fire Explained

Mullen Fire
Location:Carbon, Albany, and Jackson counties
Total Area:176878acres
Date:September 17, 2020 — October 20,2020
Cause:Under investigation
Buildings:60[1]

The Mullen Fire was a wildfire that burned over 176878acres, 28miles west of Laramie, Wyoming. The fire started on September 17, 2020, in the Savage Run Wilderness of Carbon County, and spread to Albany County. On September 30, it spread into Jackson County, Colorado.[2] The cause is still under investigation. It burned close to the Rob Roy Reservoir and Platte River Wilderness.[3] [4] [5] [6] On October 15, 2020, the fire was estimated to span 25 miles north to south, and 23 miles east to west.[7] [8]

Status

The fire jumped into Colorado on September 30. At that time the fire was initially believed to be human-caused, however details remained limited as it was early into the investigation. On January 4, 2021, the fire was 97 percent contained. Cooler temperatures and precipitation were able to slow the fire's growth. 22 structures had been lost.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Large Incident Year-to-Date Report . . 2023-11-13 . .
  2. Web site: Story Map Series. 2020-10-03. nifc.maps.arcgis.com.
  3. Web site: Mullen Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System. 2020-10-03. inciweb.nwcg.gov.
  4. News: Wyoming wildfire prompts evacuations, nears water supply . 20 September 2020 . AP NEWS . 20 September 2020.
  5. News: josh.wolfson@trib.com . Joshua Wolfson 307-266-0575 . Fire west of Laramie swells to 10,000 acres, threatens cabins . 20 September 2020 . Casper Star-Tribune Online . en.
  6. News: Wildfire In Southern Wyoming Nears 7,000 Acres . 20 September 2020 . 19 September 2020.
  7. News: Firefighters keep Mullen Fire contained and seek refuge in impromptu basecamp. 15 October 2020. Casper Star-Tribune. Camille Erickson.
  8. News: NO GROWTH DESPITE 71 MPH WINDS ON MULLEN FIRE; SNOW HELPS. 15 October 2020. Oil City News. Brendan LaChance.
  9. Web site: Firefighters 'dramatically' increase containment of Mullen Fire. Casper Star-Tribune. 19 October 2020 . 19 October 2020.

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