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Evacuations ordered as two Wyoming wildfires explode
Hot, dry and windy conditions are driving two major wildfires in separate corners of Wyoming, forcing residents to evacuate. The Elk Fire in Sheridan County has grown to over 22,500 acres since Friday, while the Pack Trail Fire south of Togwotee Pass has reached more than 19,600. Lightning strikes ignited both blazes.
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