The Horse Fire was reported by a Forest Service  employee on the Big Piney Ranger District Friday June 13, 2025 and is burning in heavy timber and slash. This lightning caused fire is located roughly 10-miles west of Merna, WY 5 miles northeast of McDougal Gap and 2 miles west of Prospect Peak. A Type 3 Incident Management Team is assigned to the fire. Smoke is visible from the McDougal Gap and Merna areas. 

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Horse Fire Map 7/1/2025 - 67% Contained

Closure Order

Closure Map

6/13/2025 News Release

 

42.900694, -110.538801

Location
BTNF, Big Piney RD
Start Date
Acres
2793.00