Sherman 2
Another smoke discovered which is one of 14 in the course of three days. Firefighters are suppressing.
Human
This means the fire was started by humans, either intentional or accidental; equipment, smoking, campfire, debris burning, railroad, arson, children, fireworks, vehicle.
Mill Hollow
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.
Sherman Peak
Fire personnel are being flown to the Sherman Peak Fire to take suppression action. This fire makes 4 fires detected today, under investigation.
Salt River
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.
Update 10/01: 50% contained
Poker Hollow
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.
Dog Fire
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.
Dry Wash Creek
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.
Wolf Mountain Fire
The Wolf Fire does have a fire ring located within the center of the fire. This seems to be a spot visited year after year. Fire managers are looking for help in regards to any information on the fire. The fire is likely a hold over from someone in the area on Saturday during the cold and wet weather.
Fire managers would also like to extend a thank you to those individuals who reported the fire through dispatch. This early detection helps with a speedy management response.
Gomm Hollow
The Gomm Hollow Fire is a 1/4 acre. Full Suppression action, called out 9/23. Under investigation.
Birch Creek
The Birch Creek Fire is determined to be human caused. A fire investigator was called in and indicators showed an abandoned warming fire. Our #1 human caused fires are during hunting season, August-October, due to not completely extinguishing their warming fire.
This photo shows exactly where the warming fire was.
