Vees Fire (2025-07-29)
5,229 acre wildfire
(94% contained)
InciWeb page:
WYWBD Vees Fire
Status:
Active
Size:
5,229 acre
Contained:
94%
Vees Fire Live Perimeter Growth
Vees Fire Fire Growth History
Vees Fire Containment History
Vees Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 30, 2025
Other
Vees Fire acreage revised down to 4,113 acres from earlier 4,500-acre estimate after aerial reconnaissance. Fire remains 0% contained with over 200 firefighters working challenging steep terrain. Thunderstorms expected to help firefighting efforts.
Jul 29, 2025
Other
BLM issued emergency closure of public lands in Washakie County affected by Vees Fire. All BLM-managed roads, trails and lands within designated area closed to unauthorized entry for public and firefighter safety.
Jul 29, 2025
Other
Vees Fire grew to 4,500 acres with 0% containment. Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain with difficult access. Southeast portion particularly challenging for crews working with fast-burning fuels and dead materials. Over 100 personnel deployed.
Jul 28, 2025
Other
Wyoming Interagency Management Type 3 Team assumed command of Vees Fire operations. Fire crews worked through the night in challenging terrain to slow fire spread. Public asked to avoid firefighting areas for safety.
Jul 27, 2025
Other
Vees Fire burning approximately 4,000 acres with 0% containment. Public advised to avoid active firefighting areas southeast of Ten Sleep to give crews room to work safely. Worland crews assisted with nearby Tower Fire suppression.
Sources:
Crews working to contain large fires near Ten Sleep and Casper
(2025-07-28)
Jul 26, 2025
Other
Vees Fire ignited by lightning strike on BLM lands southeast of Ten Sleep in Washakie County. Fire crews mobilized to respond to new wildfire in steep, rugged terrain.
Vees Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Other
Vees Fire has grown to 4,500 acres and remains 0% contained. Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain with difficult access. Southeast portion particularly challenging for crews working with fast-burning fuels and dead materials.
Jul 29, 2025
Other
BLM issued emergency closure of public lands in Washakie County affected by Vees Fire. All BLM-managed roads, trails and lands within designated area closed to unauthorized entry for public and firefighter safety.
Jul 28, 2025
Other
Wyoming Interagency Management Type 3 Team assumed command of Vees Fire operations. Over 100 personnel working on ground and air suppression efforts in challenging terrain.
Jul 27, 2025
Other
Vees Fire burning approximately 4,000 acres with 0% containment. Public advised to avoid active firefighting areas southeast of Ten Sleep to give crews room to work safely.
Sources:
Crews working to contain large fires near Ten Sleep and Casper
(2025-07-28)
Jul 26, 2025
Other
Vees Fire ignited by lightning strike on BLM lands southeast of Ten Sleep in Washakie County. Fire crews mobilized to respond to new wildfire.
Vees Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Other
BLM issued emergency closure of public lands in Washakie County affected by Vees Fire. All BLM-managed roads, trails and lands within designated area closed to unauthorized entry for public and firefighter safety.
Jul 29, 2025
Other
Vees Fire has grown to 4,500 acres and remains 0% contained. Fire burning in steep, rugged terrain with difficult access. Southeast portion particularly challenging for crews working with fast-burning fuels and dead materials.
Jul 28, 2025
Other
Wyoming Interagency Management Type 3 Team assumed command of Vees Fire operations. Over 100 personnel working on ground and air suppression efforts in challenging terrain.
Jul 27, 2025
Other
Vees Fire burning approximately 4,000 acres with 0% containment. Public advised to avoid active firefighting areas southeast of Ten Sleep to give crews room to work safely.
Sources:
Crews working to contain large fires near Ten Sleep and Casper
(2025-07-28)
Jul 26, 2025
Other
Vees Fire ignited by lightning strike on BLM lands southeast of Ten Sleep in Washakie County. Fire crews mobilized to respond to new wildfire.
Vees Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Other
Vees Fire has grown to approximately 4,500 acres and remains 0% contained. Wyoming Interagency Management Type 3 Team reports no significant growth in the last day but fire continues to burn on BLM lands near Ten Sleep.
Jul 27, 2025
Other
Public advised to avoid Vees Fire area southeast of Ten Sleep. Fire burning approximately 4,000 acres with 0% containment. Officials asking public to stay away from active firefighting areas to give crews room to work safely.
Sources:
Crews working to contain large fires in Wyoming | Wyoming Public Media
(2025-07-28)
Jul 26, 2025
Other
Vees Fire ignited by lightning strike on BLM lands near Ten Sleep. Fire crews mobilized to respond to new wildfire in Washakie County.
Vees Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Jul 27, 2025
Other
Public advised to avoid Vees Fire area southeast of Ten Sleep. Fire burning approximately 4,000 acres with 0% containment. Officials asking public to stay away from active firefighting areas to give crews room to work safely.
Sources:
Crews working to contain large fires near Ten Sleep and Casper
(2025-07-28)
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