Disaster declaration confirmed

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Campbell County has been granted a primary disaster designation, with contiguous disaster declarations for five counties, including Crook.

This designation acknowledges the damages and losses that have been caused by wildfire and opens access to emergency loans to meet recovery needs.

“I appreciate USDA’s recognition of the incredible impacts Wyoming agriculture producers are experiencing this year due to wildfire,” Governor Mark Gordon commented in a press release.

“Fire season is not over in Wyoming. We have multiple large fires st...