Those attending a community meeting in Jackson put on last night by fire managers were presented some very positive news about the fire – most notably, Jackson Hole Fire Chief Willie Watsabaugh announced that the evacuation advisory for East Jackson has been lifted. Watsabaugh told the group however, … Continue Reading
Sore eyes, runny nose, irritated throat and lungs – if this sounds like you, don’t feel like you’re alone. The smoke that has dominated the past several days in Jackson have been, at best, irritating to most people. For others, says Teton County Public Health Officer Dr. Travis Riddell, it can be … Continue Reading
A 7-member Afghan delegation arrived in Jackson yesterday, hosted by the Wyoming Council for International Visitors. The group was invited to the United States through the U.S. State Department to meet with … Continue Reading
Little Horsethief Canyon Fire Managers are inviting the public to attend a community meeting at 7:00 pm Thursday at the Jackson Hole Middle School. Representatives from Chris Ourada’s Incident Management Team, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the town and county including Jackson Hole Fire/EMS will be on hand to discuss … Continue Reading
In addition to the resource and property losses as well as the emotional impacts of this summer’s fires in Wyoming, the financial burden of those events to the state will be significant. Visiting Jackson Thursday morning, Governor Matt Mead admitted that the state’s share of the $70-million dollar price tag to date … Continue Reading
Since both Type 1 helicopters, which are the largest ships with the greatest carrying capacity, were down for maintenance, one of two DC-10 air tankers nationally was brought in for two retardant loads on the ridge above the Cache Creek drainage to help … Continue Reading
The family of the man whose home was in the area of where the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire started has sent an open letter through the media to the community concerning the incident and asking for the community’s “understanding, patience and prayers as we endure this tragedy as privately as we are able.” Jay and Jason Anderson wrote … Continue Reading
Beginning today, Jackson Hole Airport’s parking lot is getting a fresh coat of asphalt. The project is expected to be completed Friday and will limit available parking for the two days. Airport manager Ray Bishop is urging air travelers to … Continue Reading
Firefighters have been conducting burn out operations in the Five Meadow area on the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire to reinforce control lines. Smoke from the operation has been clearly visible from Jackson and surrounding areas. A burn out consumes all potential fuel a fire may use as it marches forward. By lighting strategic fires ahead of the forest fire crews can make a border around a fire by eliminating all the dead, down, and dry matter in which a fire thrives. Even though this afternoon’s operation has put up a lot of smoke, fire officials assure it has been the result of planned activity.
Based on a careful analysis of current fire conditions and conferences between local emergency responders and the Type II Incident Management Team, Fire Chief Willy Watsabaugh has authorized a reduction in the size of the current Evacuation Advisory area in east Jackson. The new Evacuation Advisory area boundary is … Continue Reading
