Albany County, WY Emergency Management

10/20/2026

Come out to the Albany County Courthouse on Friday, October 30th from 2-4pm and join us for the annual Trick or Treat event!

10/15/2026

**FREEZE WATCH**

A Freeze Watch is in effect for Thursday night into Friday morning with temperatures dropping below 20 degrees. If you will be outdoors, be sure to dress for the weather and plan accordingly. Pack an emergency kit in your vehicle if traveling or recreating. Bring animals indoors when possible. Take precautions for outdoor animals, ensuring that they have access to water and plenty of food.

A Freeze Watch is in effect for overnight Thursday into Friday morning, as lower elevations are expecting the first freeze of the season. Make sure to protect sensitive plants and any equipment! We will be waking up to frigid temperatures mainly in the 20s on Friday morning.

10/07/2026

🔥Ward Gulch Fire Update 🔥

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10/07/2026

**UPDATE**

Note the name change....Ward Gulch Fire is on Forest, 1/2 acre in size. Near Forest Road 398, west of Bald Mtn, north of Corner Mtn. Crews are on scene and making good progress.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland

Smoke is visible in the eastern Snowy Range from a new wildfire start north of Wyo Hwy 130 & Centennial, WY. Resources are responding, more info will be provided when available, Rock Creek Fire, Medicine Bow National Forest Albany County, WY Emergency Management Albany County Sheriff's Office Albany County Fire District # 1 Central

10/07/2026

Please stay out of the area and allow responders to work.

🔥🔥🔥 UPDATE - MORRIS GULCH FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

The Morris Gulch Fire is currently active north of Wyo Hwy 130 & Centennial, WY. Smoke is visible. Wildland and Volunteer Fire Fighters are on scene actively fighting the fire. Please stay out of the area to allow first responders to work. Updates will be provided at a later time.

10/06/2026

Smoke is visible in the eastern Snowy Range from a new wildfire start north of Wyo Hwy 130 & Centennial, WY. Resources are responding, more info will be provided when available.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland

Smoke is visible in the eastern Snowy Range from a new wildfire start north of Wyo Hwy 130 & Centennial, WY. Resources are responding, more info will be provided when available, Rock Creek Fire, Medicine Bow National Forest Albany County, WY Emergency Management Albany County Sheriff's Office Albany County Fire District # 1 Central

09/29/2026

**MONTHLY SIREN/EMERGENCY ALERT TEST REMINDER**

THE NEXT TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND AT 10 AM

Laramie/Albany County Records and Communications (LARC/Dispatch) & Albany County Emergency Management will test local emergency alert systems on the first Friday of each month at 10 AM. The outdoor warning sirens will sound; however, the Albany County Alerts will only be tested internally and will not go out to the public. To avoid confusion, these tests may be postponed if severe weather is in the area.

The primary purpose of the outdoor warning sirens is to alert the public of severe weather, such as tornado sightings or other life-threatening events. There are 6 siren locations within the City of Laramie and one in each of the towns of Rock River, Albany, and Centennial.

IN CASE OF AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY, you should seek shelter immediately and turn to a local radio/TV station, social media outlets and/or a NOAA Weather Radio for more information.

Albany County and the City of Laramie recommend that all citizens sign up for Albany County Alerts to receive essential, life-saving notifications. To sign up for Albany County Alerts, please follow this link: Albany County Alerts

If you would like to learn more about emergency notifications/preparedness visit our website at https://www.co.albany.wy.us/232/Public-Warning-System

09/28/2026

****FIRE RESTRICTIONS TEMPORARILY LIFTED****

As of Monday, September 28th, 2026, Fire Restrictions have been temporarily lifted. Please contact Laramie Dispatch at (307) 721-2526 when conducting any burning operations. Conditions will be constantly evaluated, and restrictions may be reimposed at any time.

For more information, please follow this link:
https://www.albanycountywy.gov/247/Fire-Restrictions

For information on Fire Restrictions in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland, please visit their page.

09/19/2026

Moonshine Fire Daily Update: 9/19/26 🔥

09/18/2026

Moonshine Fire Daily Update: 9/18/26 🔥