🚨 Dollar Lake Fire Update: August 25, 2025
The Dollar Lake Fire continues to burn actively in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, now estimated at 11,510 acres with 0% containment. Fire crews remain focused on protecting nearby structures, building containment lines, and preparing contingency defenses.
BTNF is also dealing with the Willow Creek fire near Afton. The rain in the forecast this week can’t come soon enough.
Community Meeting
Residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sublette County Public Library (155 S. Tyler Ave., Pinedale). Officials will provide the latest fire updates and answer community questions.
Evacuations
- Go (Evacuation Order):
• A five-mile radius around Dollar Lake in the Green Lakes area
• Red Cliff Bible Camp in Cora, WY - Ready (Monitor Status):
• Kendall Valley area in Cora, WY
Evacuation updates are being shared through the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
Closures
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a closure order for the fire area. This includes land east and south of the Green River above its junction with Union Pass Road (FS600), extending to Green River Lake, the Bridger Wilderness boundary, South Fork of Gypsum Creek, and State Highway 352.
- FS600 (Union Pass Road) is closed.
- Gypsum Creek Road and its branching network north of the Forest boundary are closed.
Full closure details: Bridger-Teton NF Facebook
Fire Activity
The fire was active overnight, with two primary heads pushing south and east-southeast while interior burning continued. No injuries or structural losses have been reported.
Two structure protection groups are working to defend vulnerable sites, including outfitter camps, feed lots, Red Cliff Bible Camp, and the historic Billy Wells Camp. Firefighters continue to improve containment lines and scout additional defensive perimeters, supported by substantial air resources.
Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 fire restrictions remain in effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Campfires are only permitted in metal or concrete fire rings at developed recreation sites. Portable gas stoves and enclosed metal stoves with spark arrestors are allowed.
Details: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Weather Outlook
Monsoonal moisture is expected to increase this week, with 30–40% chances of wetting rain today and up to a 50% chance of over one inch of rainfall between Monday and Thursday. While rain could assist firefighting efforts, incoming storms may also bring gusty and erratic winds, complicating suppression activities.
Local Fire Information Help
- Phone: 307-395-2365
- Email: 2025.dollarlake@firenet.gov
- Facebook: Bridger-Teton NF
- X (Twitter): @BridgerTetonNF
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