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Lightning strikes ignite four fires around Ten Sleep

WORLAND – Four wildfires were ignited by lightning strikes on public land near Ten Sleep over the weekend.

The largest fire is 225 acres and in a rough location making it difficult to fight for fire crews. "The largest is the 225-acre Salt Center Fire, approximately nine miles north of town and southeast of Renner Reservoir. The Salt Center Fire was started by lightning on Friday evening and has b...