This two-acre fire started after thunderstorms passed over the Gros Ventre/ Bacon ridge area on July 1.  Swan Valley helicopter is supporting the fire with personnel off that helicopter. More firefighting resources have been requested, and the fire is under a suppression strategy. The fire is active in heavy dead and down timber and snags are a considerable hazard for those fighting the fire. 
 

Alkali Fire as seen by smokejumper plane.

43.31748, -110.11687

Location
Bacon Ridge, Gros Ventre, Jackson District
Start Date
Acres
4.00