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Wild Fires
Current information on wild fires near Pinedale, Wyoming, the western Wind River Mountains, the Wyoming Range, and the southern portion of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

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are in effect

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Divide Fire, August 6th. USFS photo.
Divide Fire
USFS Photo

Wild Fire Updates
Friday, August 9, 2002

Divide Fire burning in Bridger Wilderness. Section of Lowline Trail between Little Divide Lake and Monroe Lake Junction is temporarily closed. Scab Creek Trail remains open to through traffic, but is subject to closure at any time pending fire activity. Area closure is in effect in the vicinity of fire.
The Divide Fire, burning 1/2 mile south of Divide Lake in the Bridger Wilderness east of Boulder, is approximately 25-30 acres in size. Scab Creek Trail remains open to through traffic, but the area around it to Crescent Lake is closed to camping. The lightning-caused fire is being managed as a wildland fire for resource benefit.
TRAIL CLOSURES: Portions of the Lowline Trail between Little Divide Lake and Monroe Lake Junction were closed Wednesday evening. The Scab Creek Trail, located approximately 1 mile north of the fire, is subject to closure at any time depending on the fire activity. Closure of the trails and area will be reevaluated after the weekend. The Scab Creek campground is open. Currently forest rangers are in the process of relocating any wilderness campers who are in the areas of Lower Divide Lake, Knobb Lake, Moose Lake, Upper and Lower Sylvan Lakes,
Crescent Lake, Lightning Lake, and Pine Island Lake due to the potential spread direction of the fire. Forest Service personnel are at the trailhead and in the area to answer any questions from hikers and assist with relocating campers from the closed area. Scroll down this page for more details.
(National Fire Situation Report)

Bridger-Teton National Forest fire press updates

  • Temporary trail closures are in effect for the section of the Lowline Trail between Little Divide Lake and Monroe Lake in the Bridger Wilderness due to the Divide Fire. The Scab Creek Trail remains open, but may be closed at any time pending fire activity. The Scab Creek campground remains open.

  • Bridger-Teton National Forest fire information is available iby calling (307) 739-5500, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or on the web at: Bridger-Teton National Forest fire press updates
  • Forest Service officials remind people that fire restrictions are in effect and campfires are allowed only in developed campgrounds. Also, campers are reminded not to leave campfires unattended and to make sure their fire is completely out before leaving the area.

Local Fires at a Glance

Divide Fire:
Bridger Wilderness, 1/2 mile south of Divide Lake, Pinedale Ranger District
Size: appx 25-30 acres
Status: Wildland fire for resource benefit
Cause: Lightning

Divide Fire closure area
Divide Fire Closure Area, August 6, 2002

Divide Fire
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Divide Fire Closure Area

Mule Fire:
Horse Creek, Big Piney Ranger District
Size: 3,930 acres
Status: 100% Controlled
Cause: Lightning

Geomac Fire Map web site

Teton Fires web site

 

More Current Fire Information:
The Divide Fire didn't change much in size today and remains about 25-30 acres. This lightning-caused fire is located approximately 1/2 mile south of Divide Lake in the Bridger Wilderness and was detected Tuesday evening.
Divide Fire from the air. USFS photo.   T
he Divide Fire is burning in heavy lodgepole pine timber in relatively level terrain. It is being managed as a wildland fire for resource benefit. Forest Service rangers are stationed at the trailhead and at either side of the trail and area closure to answer questions from hikers.
TEMPORARY TRAIL AND AREA CLOSURE:  A temporary trail closure has been put into effect for the portion of the Lowline Trail between Little Divide Lake and Monroe Lake Junction very near the fire. The Scab Creek Trail may be closed at any time depending on the fire activity. The Scab Creek Trail is about 1 mile north of the fire's current position. The trail and area closure will be reevaluated after the weekend, and the closure area may be reduced in size.
   Backcountry visitors in camps in the vicinity of Divide Lakes, Monroe Lake, Moose Lake, Knobb Lake, Upper and Lower Sylvan Lakes, Crescent Lake, Lightning Lake and Pine Island Lake are being relocated. These areas are currently closed to camping due to the threat of the Divide Fire and camps are being relocated out of that area.

 Check the Bridger Teton fire page and Teton Fires web sites for current press releases about fire conditions. Please be very careful with cigarettes when outdoors and remember that campfires are allowed ONLY in designated campgrounds.

Bridger-Teton National Forest fire press updates
Teton Fires web site: www.tetonfires.com

   Fire restrictions are in effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Sublette County. No campfires except in developed campgrounds.

Fire Restrictions
BTNF Fire Restrictions

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CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Bridger-Teton National Forest:
Partial fire restrictions are in effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Back country users are reminded that campfires are not allowed above timberline in the wilderness at any time. Fireworks are prohibited at all times. Restrictions

Sublette County
County-wide fire restrictions are in effect. Lighting fireworks is prohibited within Sublette County.

BLM:
Fire restrictions began July 4th. No open fires except within developed recreation sites. Regulations regarding smoking, operating a chain saw, and welder are in effect. No fireworks.

State:
Restrictions went into effect on State lands on June 11th.
No open fires, barbecue grills or fireworks on any lands or facilities administered by the Game and Fish Department.

Links to earlier Fire Info:

August 7, 2002
August 4, 2002
July 27, 2002
July 24, 2002 (More Mule fire pictures)
July 22, 2002
July 21, 2002 (Mule fire pictures)
July 19, 2002 (Mule fire pictures)
July 18, 2002
July 17, 2002
July 16, 2002
July 15, 2002
July 14, 2002
July 13, 2002
July 6, 2002
July 5, 2002
July 4, 2002
July 3, 2002
July 2, 2002
July 1, 2002
June 30, 2002
June 29, 2002
2001 Fire Updates
2000 Fire Updates

For More Info on the Web

Teton Fires
Bridger-Teton National Forest

National Interagency Fire Center NIFC
NIFC Wildland Fire Map

Where to get more information:
Bridger-Teton NF Fire Info
Mary Lendman or Jason Anderson
307-739-5542 or 307-739-5564

Pinedale Ranger District, BTNF
307-367-4326

Big Piney Ranger District, BTNF
307-276-3375

Where to report fires:
Sublette County Sheriff's Office

911 or 307-367-4378
Pinedale Ranger District
307-367-4326
Big Piney Ranger District
307-276-3375
BTNF Supervisor's Office (Jackson)

307-739-5500
Teton Fire Dispatch
(Grand Teton Park in Moose)

307-739-3630
307-739-3300

Callers are reminded that if they are using a cell phone, they may not get a local office when they dial 911. The best place to call for area fires is either the local Sheriff's office or the Bridger-Teton Fire Office. Be prepared to give a location of the smoke, your name, where you are calling from, and how they can get ahold of you again for more information if needed.



Anyone with concerns about fires can contact the Sublette County Sheriff's office at 307-367-4376, or the Pinedale Ranger District, 307-367-4326. Hikers in the wilderness who have cell phones (and can get a signal out) can call 911 and ask to be routed to the Sublette County Sheriff's office if they need to report a fire or have concerns. Be aware that 911 may route you to a different area other than Pinedale depending on where you are calling from.


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This Pinedale Online fire update is written by Dawn Svalberg from information obtained from the Pinedale Ranger District, the Jackson office of the US Forest Service Bridger-Teton National Forest, and online sources. Pinedale Online is solely responsible for the content of these reports. Copyright 2002.

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