Bridger-Teton National Forest continues work on Monument Ridge Prescribed Fire
Firefighters and smoke will be seen in the area
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
June 26, 2024
BONDURANT, WYOMING – The Bridger-Teton National Forest is continuing work on the Monument Ridge prescribed fire near Bondurant, Wyoming. The prescribed fire activities began on June 7, 2024. The Forest firefighters worked their way through the project area burning 3500-acres in total, over 10-days, while the weather and other factors were favorable for the treatment. The purpose of the prescribed fire is to help protect homes and property in the area. Fuel reduction at the interface between natural lands and developments can reduce the intensity of the fires before they enter populated areas. The firefighters began patrolling and mopping up the prescribed fire earlier this week.
Firefighters and equipment are continuing to work within the prescribed fire area, patrolling the perimeter of the prescribed burn, and ensuring that the fire stays within the project area. "Passersby may see flames from time to time or even columns of smoke," Cernicek said. "That is because there are interior pockets of fuel that are continuing to smolder or burn and they can flame up when the weather and wind is just right," she said. According to Cernicek, that smoke is expected in this mop up phase of the prescribed burn project. "Firefighters will "mop-up," or extinguish fire and heat where needed and they will patrol the burn until it has stopped burning, smoking, and emitting heat, which we are planning to do for a few weeks," she said.
A temporary closure is in effect for the Monument Ridge trail to allow firefighters and equipment to move safely along the corridor as they finish the project.
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