Natural caused start from lightning strike.

Ski Fire

The fire was discovered on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger Teton National Forest on the evening of Monday 6/16.  The 1/5 acre fire was burning near Ski Lake in subalpine fir and visible from the town of Jackson. Firefighters took suppressive actions with 10 firefighters, one fire engine, and a type three helicopter to attack the fire. The fire causes is lightning and there are no road or trail closures.  Fire danger for the Bridger Teton is “Moderate”

Pack Trail

 The lightning-caused Pack Trail fire was discovered September 15, 2024 and is burning 23 miles southeast of Moran, WY. The fire is burning on both the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Shoshone National Forest in Western Wyoming. An Incident Management Team is suppressing the fire. People within the Dubois area or Jackson Hole valley will likely continue to see smoke from this fire.