This fire started from an abandoned campfire off Forest Service Road 30455 from Sheep Creek Road. The fire spread to 25 x 15 feet before the Fire Mgt Officer arrived on scene. Additional firefighters and prevention patrol vehicle were ordered to assist in suppressing the 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”
This fire was discovered by zone LEO and reported to fire personnel. Forest Service Engine 671 responded and extinguished the burning log that was burning outside of a fire ring.
The McCollister Fire started on 5/22 about 6PM when a tree fell on a power line and started a fire in grass and a small aspen stand of timber. The fire is adjacent to the unoccupied historic McCollister Ranch on Antelope Flats in Grand Teton National Park. Engine-301 and the Fire Effects crew responded to the fire. Lower Valley Energy responded to make sure the power line was off and repair the downed line. The fire was quickly controlled. E-301 monitored the fire to make sure it was contained. The fire has been declared out.
