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Snowy Winter; Wet Spring Could Turn Into “Firey Summer”

By Mick Birge posted Jul 28, 2010 at 7:36AM

Most of Wyoming has benefitted from better than average snowfall and rain this past winter and spring.  But, a wet winter and spring can mean a fire-filled summer.  This according to Sheridan County Fire Warden Bill Biastock.  He tells Sheridan Media, our green spring has produced good grass that is drying rapidly this summer, which is increasing the risk for wild fires…(Click to hear comment from Bill Biastock)

Biastock says fire restictions are in effect in Sheridan County and are expected to stay in effect until late fall.

Photo: File/photo of wildfire at Yellowstone National Park, WY

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