New Fork
UPDATE: 8/8 9:79 - The New Fork Fire has been declared out and all resources have been released from the fire.
8/5 11:15 am - Fire managers gridded the burn using infrared thermal technology and detected no heat. The area did receive a trace of moisture overnight. Crews will continue to check the fire and mop up any hotspots.
8/4 4:42 - The fire is now controlled. Crews will continue to monitor for fire activity.
2:18 pm - The fire is 100% contained at this time. Remaining resources are mopping up the fire.
8/3 3:06 pm - Crews have completed a line around the fire and no new growth is expected. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
8/3 1:58 pm - A new fire has been reported south of New Fork Lake on the Pinedale Ranger District. The fire is currently estimated to be ½ to ¾ acres in size. Four Sublette County engines, one Forest Service engine, and a Type 3 helicopter are on scene with another FS engine enroute. Cause of the fire is unknown at this time
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