Two active wildfires are worth keeping an eye on this week across the region:
🔥 Horse Fire (Bridger-Teton National Forest – Big Piney Ranger District)
- Size: Estimated at 899 acres
- Containment: 6%
- Cause: Under investigation
- Fire Behavior: Actively spotting and torching
- Resources: 122 personnel on scene, including Hot Shot crews, helicopters, and engines
- Strategy: Full suppression, using natural barriers and meadows for control lines near Prospect Peak
🚧 Closures in Effect (Through July 31, unless lifted earlier):
- Starts at Forest Road 10389 (Horse Creek Rd)
- Extends through Trail 2080 (Maki Creek), Forest Roads 10653 & 10125, and up to the Lincoln/Sublette County line
- Open routes: FS Trail 2080 (Maki Creek) and FS Roads 10653, 10125 remain accessible
📈 Fire Danger: Moderate
Meaning fires can start from most accidental causes, especially on windy days with dry fuel. Be smart with campfires and anything with a spark.
👉 Track updates on InciWeb
👉 Regional fire conditions via Teton Interagency Fire
🔥 Ski Fire (Near Ski Lake on Teton Pass)
- Size: 0.5 acres
- Visible From: Town of Jackson
- Status: Firefighters began suppression on June 16
- Location: Burning in subalpine fir near Ski Lake
- Closures: None at this time
Even small fires can grow quickly, especially when conditions are dry. Please stay aware, stay safe, and skip the smoky s’mores until things calm down.
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