Merna Butte
Merna, Wyo., August 18, 2024Merna, Wyo., August 18, 2024– The Bridger-Teton National Forest has rescinded the temporary road closure that was placed around the Merna Butte Fire. While the fire is not out, visitors can now enter the Forest near the fire area. Anyone accessing the Merna Butte area is asked to use caution as firefighters and equipment are still working in the area.
The 153-acre Merna Butte Fire is currently 50% contained and has received a significant amount of moisture over the last few days. Firefighters continue to work along the perimeter of the fire “mopping up”, which means they are finding hot spots in the burn and extinguishing them so that the fire remains contained in the existing footprint. The fire has 1 hot shot crew assigned as well as 1 engine.
Additionally, Sublette County downgraded all their pre-evacuation notices and there are no alerts at this time. https://www.sublettecountywy.gov/139/Sublette-County-Sheriffs-Office
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