FISH CREEK FIRE INFORMATION

The fire continues to burn in heavy timber, litter, and dead and down timber and younger mixed conifers. Minimal fire behavior is expected. Creeping, smoldering, and backing behavior of the fire will continue with an occasional single tree torching.

Firefighters and heavy equipment will continue to work in the Highway 26/287 corridor. Please drive with caution. Public and firefighter safety continues to be our highest priority on the Fish Creek Fire.

The Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests have updated the Closure Order for the area of the fire. These closures provide public and firefighters safety. Please respect closed campgrounds and trails. Additional information regarding the current closure order can be found in the Forest websites.

9/14 Revised Closure Order   9/14 Revised Closure Order Map

TIF Dispatch Area Preparedness and Staffing

Updated:
FDRA ERC BI FDR Forecast BI Forecast ERC Staffing Class Tomorrow's Response Level
Teton 26.5 26.3 H 23.4 24.6 2 Moderate
Wind 29.4 25.9 H 27.0 27.0 2 Moderate
Wyoming 36.7 30.5 H 28.1 31.6 3 Moderate

QR code for the Phase 1 Fire Hire Outreach Response formThe Bridger-Teton National Forest is currently accepting applications for permanent fire jobs through Sept. 24. This  is an opportunity to work in fire prevention, helitack, engine crews, and wildland fire module at the GS-3 through GS-9 levels in multiple locations across the Forest. If you are interested in applying, please read the 2024 BTF Fire Hire Outreach Notice and fill out the Fire Hire Outreach Response Form.

Bridger-Teton NF 2024 Phase 1 Fire Hire - Closes Sept. 24, 2024

Air quality monitor are in set up in various locations throughout the US and can help to determine smoke levels. To see sensor data and smoke patterns go to Air Now Fire & Smoke Map.

This do-it-yourself air filter can help relieve smoke indoors.

Air Quality Monitoring

Wildland and Prescribed Fire Map

Leeds Creek

43.5068, -109.998367
Wildland Fire

Merna Butte

42.932417, -110.364133
Wildland Fire

Fish Creek

43.67445, -110.1454
Wildland Fire

Doubletop

43.336333, -110.3055
Wildland Fire

Highlands

43.70825, -110.730117
Wildland Fire

Pack Trail Fire

43.59201, -110.14642
Wildland Fire