Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Massive Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Cheyenne
A big grass fire started near Winchester Hills in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The fire grew very fast because of strong winds and dry grass.
People living in the area were told to leave their homes right away.
Firefighters and police are helping people evacuate and trying to stop the fire from spreading.
No one has been hurt so far, but the fire is hard to control.
The area affected is between two big roads, Interstate 25 and State Highway 85.
The main road to get to the area is Terry Ranch Road.
The weather service reported very strong winds, which made the fire worse.
The fire map shows that the fire is not easy to contain.
A massive grass fire erupted in Cheyenne, WY's Winchester Hills neighborhood, prompting mandatory evacuations.
Laramie County Emergency Management issued an urgent alert around 5 p.m. Wednesday, ordering immediate evacuations.
The affected area is between Interstate 25 and State Highway 85, accessible via Terry Ranch Road.
Firefighters and police are directing evacuations and battling the fire amid 90 mph wind gusts and dry fuels.
No injuries have been reported, but the fire situation is escalating with containment challenges.
- Who
- Residents of Winchester Hills, Cheyenne, WY
- What
- Massive grass fire
- When
- Wednesday evening
- Where
- Winchester Hills, Cheyenne, WY
- Why
- 90 mph wind gusts and dry fuels
- Location
- Winchester Hills, Cheyenne, WY
- Time of Alert
- 5 p.m. Wednesday
- Wind Speed
- 90 mph gusts
- Evacuation Area
- Between Interstate 25 and State Highway 85
- Access Road
- Terry Ranch Road
- Injuries Reported
- None
- Containment Status
- Challenging
