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More Current Fire Information: The damper weather this past week has allowed firefighters to continue to make good progress getting a containment perimeter around the Mule Fire and containment is now estimated at 73%. Fire crews still have approximately 5 miles of line to construct. While officials want to remain cautious, optimistic estimates are that the fire might be completely contained by Thursday afternoon if the weather cooperates. There are now a total of 555 people working on this fire.    Two crews shipped out today and one new one came in for replacement. Resources working the Mule Fire consist of 17 hand crews (20 persons per crew), 3 helicopters, 15 wildland fire engines, 6 water tenders, and 2 dozers. Crews are continuing to use direct attack line construction and to mop up hot spots along Spring Creek Road where the infrared flight showed numerous spots. Over 200 firefighters were concentrating on that area Wednesday installing hose lays and mopping up 200 foot inside the fire perimeter. Four Sublette County engines helped with water delivery. The four crews that have been staying in spike camps near the fire will be there again one more night.    The Mule Fire posses no immediate threat to private structures adjacent the forest. An area closure remains in effect for the North and South Beaver, Dry Beaver, Lead and Horse Creek drainages and all associated routes. Sublette County Sheriff's officers are manning this road block and allowing only fire fighting personnel and local residents through the block. This special closure was implemented to preserve firefighter and public safety and will be reviewed daily for applicability. Bridger-Teton National Forest fire press updates    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	Fire Page Sponsor
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Click for larger view Click for larger view Click for larger view Smoke Jumpers dropping on Mule fire Click for larger view Click for larger view Current Mule fire camp BLM land on Ryegrass/Cottonwood road Click for larger view Ops Chiefs Click for larger view Click for larger view Mule smoke seen from Sherman Guard station Click for larger view P-3 making retardant drop Click for larger view Sherman fire camp Click for larger view Click for larger view Helicopter lifting off Click for larger view Mule fire from above Click for larger view Smoke Jumpers landing Our thanks to the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources for letting us use their pictures from their crew on our fire in Wyoming. Mule Fire Pictures I Mule Fire Pictures II North Carolina Team Heads West 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: 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.