Bondurant, Wyo., July 25, 2024 – The Horse Creek Fire on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is now 90% contained. Crews continue work to suppress the 43-acre fire, which has seen minimal fire growth over the past several days. Favorable weather, with higher relative humidity and lower temperatures over the last week have helped crews get into the fire area safely and gain containment.
The Horse Creek Fire was discovered on July 1, 2024, approximately 2-miles northeast of the Blind Bull warming hut. The fire continues to burn in a remote, mountainous area in steep, rugged terrain. Safety of firefighters remains the number one priority for fire managers and personnel who continue to assess the area and carry out suppression efforts.
Three fire crews and one falling module (including two advanced fallers) are currently staffing the fire. The falling module is working to remove hazardous trees to allow the crews to fight the fire directly on its edges and build up containment lines. Crews also completed a contingency saw line, connecting natural holding features approximately one mile east of the fire.
Beginning Friday, July 26, 2024, at 6:00 a.m., the Horse Creek Fire will transition to a local Type 5 Incident Commander (IC). The Teton wildfire module, one paramedic, and a helicopter will remain on scene to staff the fire.
The Horse Creek Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure Order (map) remains in effect for public and firefighter safety.
For other news, events and information about the Bridger-Teton National Forest, call 307-739-5500, visit the Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf and follow the Bridger-Teton on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @BridgerTetonNF.
Air quality is being monitored by PurpleAir sensors located in Bondurant, Pinedale, Hoback, and Jackson - Click Link to see sensor data
TIF Dispatch Area Preparedness and Staffing
| FDRA | ERC | BI | FDR | Forecast BI | Forecast ERC | Staffing Class | Tomorrow's Response Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton | 33.0 | 26.6 | H | 30.2 | 33.8 | 3 | Moderate |
| Wind | 33.0 | 24.4 | H | 29.5 | 34.4 | 3 | Moderate |
| Wyoming | 35.3 | 25.0 | H | 30.5 | 36.9 | 3 | Moderate |
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