Teton Interagency Fire

The Pacific Creek fire is a lightning caused fire located along Pacific Creek within the Teton Wilderness of the Blackrock Ranger District. A local outfitter, horseback riding in the area, saw a small column of smoke and reported the fire. Firefighters determined the fire had a low spread potential and because the fire is located within the Teton Wilderness, will implement a suppression strategy by way of Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST).  MIST requires a minimum amount of forces and actions necessary to effectively achieve the fire management protection objectives consistent with land and resource management objectives as prescribed for the Teton Wilderness. 

 Learn more about MIST concepts here.