North Thurmond Street Structure Fire

Shortly after midnight on Thursday, October 29, Sheridan Fire-Rescue, the Sheridan Police Department, Goose Valley Fire Department, and Wyoming Regional EMS responded to a report of a structure fire involving multiple buildings on the 50 block of North Thurmond Street.

Sheridan Fire-Rescue Engine 2 arrived on scene to find a camper parked in a driveway fully engulfed in fire. The fire had spread to the primary residence and an adjacent structure. E-2’s crew established a water supply and deployed multiple preconnected handlines to initiate an offensive fire attack, protect neighboring properties, and contain the fire. Crews established a water supply and deployed multiple preconnected handlines to initiate an offensive fire attack, protect neighboring properties, and contain the fire.

According to information from Sheridan Fire-Rescue, suppression efforts were initially hampered by downed power lines until MDU arrived to secure the utilities. Once the area was safe, arriving crews entered the structures to conduct fire suppression and primary searches. All primary and secondary searches

were completed with no occupants or pets found inside. After knocking down the main body of the fire, personnel performed extensive overhaul to extinguish any hot spots and ventilated the structures to clear remaining smoke and heat. Sheridan Police assisted with traffic control, scene security, and provided invaluable initial information regarding occupancy status. 

Wyoming Regional EMS provided medical standby and firefighter rehab. No injuries to civilians, pets, or emergency personnel were reported. The scene was turned over to Sheridan Fire-Rescue Origin and Cause Investigators, with additional

assistance from the Wyoming State Fire Marshal’s Office, and remains under investigation. Displaced residents are being assisted by local support services. Sheridan Fire-Rescue reminds all residents of the critical importance of having working smoke alarms and closing interior doors to help prevent the rapid spread of fire.