Green Knoll Fire Memorial - Wilson, WY
N 43° 29.903 W 110° 52.492
12T E 510117 N 4816170
In July 2001, firefighters and support crew from 11 states and a dozen government agencies rushed to control a wildfire above Mosquito Creek, that had burned more than 4600 acres.
Waymark Code: WMBE3A
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2011
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When a careless camper's fire lept free from its ring and began to run wild through the forests above Wilson, WY, 37 fire fighting aircraft and 1200 wildland firefighters rushed to control the flames.
In the process, over the next eight days, their efforts were rewarded by contolling the blaze, thereby saving over 100 homes.
This memorial was erected by the local citizens as a "Thank You" to the wildland firefighters who fought to save thier homes.
Physical address:
5605 W Highway 22
Wilson, WY United States of America
83014
Memorial Website: Not listed
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