Worland Fire stresses winter prevention

WORLAND – As colder temperatures blanket the Big Horn Basin, Worland Fire District Chief Chris Kocher would like residents to think about preparations and safety for winter.

“We’ve seen a lot of chimney fires [in the past] but with new technology and more people using pellet stoves, we need to stress carbon monoxide monitoring,” said Kocher.

While the county offers a smoke detector program free of...