Teton Interagency Fire

The fire was declared out on July 15.

The fire was reported Wednesday, July 13, 2022 on the Pinedale Ranger District around 4:00pm. It is 1/4 acre and located near Muddy Ridge Road southeast of Boulder, WY. Crews were successful getting a hand line around the fire. They have begun mop up operations. A squad of firefighters and a type three helicopter remain and are suppressing the fire. The cause is under investigation. There are no trail or road closures in effect for this fire. It is burning in timber and fire danger for the area remains at ‘High'.

Two careless campers left a campfire burning on the morning of July 9th without constructing a rock ring or taking fire prevention measures. Please remember to always use exsisting fire rings and always drown, stir and feel for heat before you leave your campfire.  

7/5 - Declared out on Friday 7/1.

6/29 4:45 pm - The Sheep fire (originally called the Upper Green Fire) has been cold trailed twice with no heat found. Incident commander has declared the fire contained at this time. Firefighters will continue to staff the fire monitoring for any heat or fire activity.

6/29 9 am - Firefighters from Sublette County Unified Fire responded to this fire late on 6/28. They were able to complete a containment line around the perimeter of the fire to prevent spread from creeping.

8/11 Update - The fire was thoroughly checked last week and declared out. The closure order has been lifted.

7/18 Update - The fire is now 100% contained. A type 5 IC has been assigned and will be checking the fire regularly for any heat.

This fire was discovered in the Upper Green/Moose Gypsum area of the Pinedale Ranger District Friday evening. Forest and County resources initially responded and two helitack were dropped off by helicopter 6HE to suppress the tenth acre fire. Cause has not yet been determined but is under investigation.

11/2 Update: After weeks of patrol and monitor and no heat or activity found, the fire was declared out on Oct. 18.

This fire is located approximately 1 mile southwest of the head of Middle Piney Lake along the Middle Piney hiking trail. Resources from Teton Interagency Helitack and Engine 671 took suppression action, including bucket work from Helicopter 6HE. The fire was controlled and declared out on 9/16. Cause of the fire is an abandoned warming fire.

Teton Fire Interagency, 6HE helicopter, responded to a report of smoke in Strawberry Creek, east of Bedford. A single tree, spot fire was located and fire personnel are taking full suppression action at this time. 

Strawberry Creek Fire was contained, controlled and called out September 13th.