Teton Interagency Fire

Teton Interagency Fire crews responded to the fire early this morning, estimated at 1/2-acre on Phillips Bench, near Teton Pass on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Bridger-Teton North Zone fire staff, Teton County, and Caribou-Targhee Helitack crews engaged the fire and over 30 firefighters cut line to stop forward progression. A type 1 helicopter also helped with suppression efforts.

Thunderstorms moving through the area led to numerous lightning strikes Tuesday and Wednesday evening, causing the start of the Kitten fire

Close to where the Pine Grove Fire w