Update: Evacuation notices relaxed for Elk Fire as containment hits 10 percent
Update 4 p.m. MondayFire officials have relaxed some evacuation notices in the Bighorn National Forest northern Wyoming for the Elk Fire.The town of Dayton is has moved to a "Ready" status, which is decreased from the previous "Set" status.Fire officials have removed the following areas from any evacuation status levels:· South of Twin Creek Road from Parkman, north of Amsden Road, and west of Wy HWY 343. This includes residences along Smith Creek Road and Columbus Creek Road.· The town of Parkman residents and the residents north of Parkman, on both sides the east and west sides of HWY 345, up to the Montana state line.· South of Montana state line to Wy HWY 345, east to I-90, and east to Barker Road. This includes residences in the Parkman Hills Subdivision and residences along the west side of Barker Road.The following area has been moved into “SET” evacuation status:· Pass Creek Road from Hwy 345 west to Slack Road and north to the Montana state line. This includes the residences a...