This new small .10 of an acre fire is located within the Willow Creek Drainage. Another area that does not indicate lightning in the area for sometime. Due to the numerous new fires on the forest, two firefighters and a helicopter from the Caribou Targhee have flown over to assist with the suppression of this suspicious fire. The Bridger Teton National Forest is in Fire Restrictions!
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.
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.
This fire was a result of a storm that passed over the area on 9/22. Resources were sent the next day and unable to locate. Reporting party provided a lat/long and fire crew was able to hike in to the lightning strike tree and small fire. All heat was gone due to precipitation in the form of hail/rain the night of the storm.
Teton Interagency Helicopter Eight Six located a reported smoke between Deadman Mountain and Third Creek in the Big Piney Ranger District. Called out as of Sept. 24.
The Gomm Hollow Fire is a 1/4 acre. Full Suppression action, called out 9/23. Under investigation.
Helicopter 86G conducted a recon flight between Stewart Creek and Middle Creek in a followup to a smoke report from last night. The Stewart Creek Fire is 1/10 acre, fire personnel will staff overnight. Full Suppression action. Called out as of 9/23
This fire was discovered and reported by hikers in the Bridger Wilderness Area. Firefighters hiked in to suppress the fire, which is located approximately six miles in from the Scab Creek Trailhead.
