This means the fire was started by humans, either intentional or accidental; equipment, smoking, campfire, debris burning, railroad, arson, children, fireworks, vehicle.
This fire was discovered around 4:20 pm Sunday afternoon just north of Half Moon Lake along Sweeney Creek Trail. Sublette County Unified Fire, Sublette County Sheriffs office, Sublette County Emergency Management, along with engine crews from USFS, responded and assisted with the firefighting effort. Resources were able to contain the fire just after 7 pm. Crews will continue working towards full suppression.
Another suspicious fire with no lightning in the area. The fire is located in a shade of timber, close to a ridgeline above 8000 feet in elevation. Very similar to many of the other new fire starts over the past 4 days.
Smoke was reported last night, 10/01, but resources were unable to locate until today. Fire is located 2 miles west of Greys River Road, just southeast of Virginia Peak.
Another smoke discovered which is one of 14 in the course of three days. Firefighters are suppressing.
Helicopter 86G and E-421 responded to a smoke report 2 miles west of Mount Fitzpatrick. The Mill Hollow Fire was the 9th smoke reported of the day with 7 fires located, 9/30.
Fire personnel are being flown to the Sherman Peak Fire to take suppression action. This fire makes 4 fires detected today, under investigation.
The Salt River Fire was detected by air patrol, after locating the Poker Hollow Fire that was reported by a hunter in the area. This fire is approximately 3/10 of an acre and is also under investigation, along with 4 fires yesterday, 9/29 and 7 fires today, 9/30.
The Poker Hollow Fire is located approximately 2 miles southeast of Mount Wagner and is 2/10 of an acre, creeping and smoldering. Fire personnel are taking suppression action at this time and is under investigation.
The third fire in a 24 hour period believed to be human caused as no lightning has been recorded in the area for several weeks. The Dog Fire is located on a west facing aspect just below the ridgeline in the Dog Creek drainage. A fire ring has been located within the fires perimeter. The fire is spotting in grass, brush and timber fuel models the incident commander has requested 6 firefighters to help with the suppression strategy. The Bridger Teton National Forest is under Stage 1 fire restrictions.
Located on the Dry Wash Creek, east of the Elbow of the Snake River. The 1/10 acre fire is creeping and smoldering in timber and grass. Fire personnel are taking suppression action at this time.
