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Wild Fire Updates Friday, July 5, 2002 Two Cow Camp Fire Crews Demobilized 366 acres, 95% contained, Start: June 29 Cause: Lightning, Location: 15 miles east of Boulder Cow Camp Fire (Pinedale Ranger District): Two of the 7 crews assigned to the fire were demobilized today, leaving five, 20-person crews working the fire. Objectives are to keep the fire north of Jim Creek with emphasis on containment of the southwest and southern flanks of the fire. A total of 140 personnel are now assigned to the fire, including overhead. The fire is about 15 miles east of Boulder and 30 miles from Pinedale. Fire restrictions in effect on BLM and State lands. Fireworks are prohibited within Sublette County and on National Forest lands. The Forest Service reported that they didn't write any citations on National Forest land for fireworks violations over the 4th. Fire Danger on the Pinedale Ranger District is Moderate. No closures or restrictions currently in effect on National Forest.

Cow Camp Fire Map Click for larger version Click on the image above for a map showing the location of the Cow Camp fire. The fire is currently just outside the Bridger Wilderness boundary, approximately 15 miles east of Boulder and 30 miles from Pinedale near Pocket Creek. Current NIFC Fire Map National Fire News Wyoming Wild Fires Teton Fires (BTNF, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park)

Current Fire Information: The Cow Camp fire is now reported to be 95% contained and two of the 20-person crews were demobilized today. Crews are performing mop up and continuing to look for hot spots while completing line construction around the fire. One helicopter is still assigned to this fire. Other crews are performing frequent visual surveillence of the whole forest to look for any new fires. Fire danger is still Moderate on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and no fire restrictions are currently in effect.    The Cow Camp fire is burning in sub-alpine fir and spruce at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation, immediately south of the Bridger Wilderness boundary, south of Wolf Lake. The nearby cow camp was evacuated on Saturday, June 29th, and fire crews are working to protect the outfitter's cabin.    The public is still being asked to refrain from using this area for safety purposes.

Local Fires at a Glance Cow Camp Fire Location: Pocket Creek drainage, appx 1.5 miles south of Wolf Lake, just outside the Bridger Wilderness on the Pinedale Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest Acreage: 366 acres Contained: 95% Cause: Lightning Started: June 29, 2002 Crews: Type 3, 1 helicopter, 5 20-person crews (140 people) More Info: Pinedale Ranger District, 307-367-4326 No other fires are currently burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Bridger-Teton National Forest: NO fire restrictions on Bridger-Teton National Forest administered lands at this time. Back country users are reminded that campfires are not allowed above timberline in the wilderness at any time. Fireworks are prohibited at all times. Sublette County 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 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.