Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work
Contact Information: Mary Cernicek 307-739-5564 mary.cernicek@usda.gov
Western Wyo., September 30, 2025— The Bridger-Teton National Forest is planning prescribed pile burning fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through November, 2025 as weather conditions allow. We use pile burning to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
Prescribed pile burning is planned various areas across the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Specific area notifications will be made before igniting the piles.
Those areas may close to the public for several days for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
Residents may experience smoke during the pile burning. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.
We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.
Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.