Casper Fire-EMS

The fire was contained and extinguished by smothering the fire with sand excavated on landfill property.

The cause of the fire was undetermined and is still under investigation.

According to the Natrona County Assessor's Office website, the two-story, 3,332-square-foot house was built in 1919.

Several readers sent in photos and videos of last nights terrifying and beautiful lightning storms. They pushed hard through Natrona County and resulted in multiple fires.

One hiker sustained a broken leg in the fall.

There was no indication that the driver was intoxicated

Residents can keep tabs on the exercises by visiting the Facebook websites of the Natrona County Emergency Management, Casper Fire-EMS, and the Natrona County Fire District.

Homeowners should test smoke alarms monthly.

Please avoid the area of the East Side Walmart

It's critical that these vents remain clear of snow so carbon monoxide and other gases don't back up into your residence.

Casper Fire-EMS Public Information Officer Dane Andersen dropped by the station so we could chat about call volume for service and spring versus summer fire hazards. We get into the emotional aspects of the job — both concerning victims of fires and other accidents, and how the agency responds to them, but also how they themselves handle the emotional toll of a high-pressure, high-stress job. T...

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