From the Albany County Emergency Management Office:

As of 2:40 PM 7/2/25

EMERGENCY EVACUATION NOTICE/AVOID AREA – PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD

Due to the presence of potential explosives in the area, an immediate evacuation is required. All personnel and civilians must evacuate to a minimum distance of 300 meters from the incident location at 530 Beaufort St. Please proceed calmly and quickly to the designated evacuation point at the Eppson Center – 1560 N 3rd St, Laramie.

Do not attempt to return to your home or retrieve belongings. Estimated time of re-entry is 10 hours. Law enforcement and Fire Department are on scene to assist. Your safety is our highest priority.

As of 5:21 pm:

**UPDATE: 5:21PM**

Firework making materials were located inside a home in Prarie’s Edge subdivision. Emergency responders are working to remove the materials to a safe location.

The evacuation area is being reduced at this time. Residents at 530 Beaufort Spaces 33-35 and 83-95 must REMAIN EVACUATED. All other residents may return home.

Please continue to avoid the evacuation area to allow responders to work.

As of 10:14 pm The evacuation/GO! order has been lifted for Prarie’s Edge subdivision at 530 Beaufort St., Laramie, WY