Clark Fire News Today

In a report released last week, an investigator blames a 2021 fire that killed a woman and burned multiple homes in the northwestern Wyoming town of Clark on a local electric company and tree trimming business.

Fire destroyed two homes in Seaside. During the fire, five propane tanks exploded.

Fire destroyed two homes in Seaside. During the fire, five propane tanks exploded.

Fire destroyed two homes in Seaside. During the fire, five propane tanks exploded.

Fire destroyed two homes in Seaside. During the fire, five propane tanks exploded.

The Clark Fire was first called in around 1:24 p.m. on June 9. Fire officials say it is made up of multiple fires burning along the road, south of Clark Ave. in Orcutt.

The Lewis and Clark Fire Service Area and the West Valley Fire District voted to consolidate last month. The two agencies have been working hand in hand for years and believe the move will benefit residents and improve services.

The Lewis and Clark Fire Service Area and the West Valley Fire District voted to consolidate last month. The two agencies have been working hand in hand for years and believe the move will benefit residents and improve services.

Housing and Development Newsletter Difficult access and the fire’s unexpected run prompted firefighters to request fixed-wing aircraft to help stop the forward progress of flames.  However, fixed-wing aircraft were not used and only a helicopter was deployed as crews quickly attacked the flames, Bertucelli said. One person reportedly was in custody for reasons connected to the fire, according to emergency dispatch reports, but that could not be confirmed. Additional details were not immedia...