Photo by Glenn Gladders, Delaware Forest ServiceWHEATLAND, Wy.- Twenty wildland firefighters from Delaware who battled fires in Colorado for the past week are now assigned to the massive Arapaho Fire located 28 miles northwest of Wheatland, Wyoming.
The large blaze is considered "dangerous" by fire officials on the scene and as of July 3rd was estimated at almost 88,000 acres in size with only 10 percent containment. Officials say the fire has the potential for rapid growth due to the hot and dry weather conditions in the region.
Delaware's crew is conducting burnout operations in Division Y of the massive blaze.
The Arapaho Fire is currently 87,984 acres as of an infrared flight Monday night. Some structures have been destroyed, but the area is still too dangerous to allow a detailed assessment.
Structure protection groups remain in place 24 hours a day. Aviation resources continue to assist on the fire as the weather and winds allow.
