Fire Danger indices indicate that we are now firmly in high fire danger for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the forest is not far from very high at this point.
According to the fire information office, the 7–10-day forecast indicates no significant precipitation in the foreseeable future.
Forest officials say that while the sage/grass is green and is not receptive to fire, forest users should not be deceived. Dead and down fuels in the forested areas are drying rapidly.
Competition for fire suppression resources, including firefighters, support staff, and equipment is starting to occur with significant activity in the southern great basin and southwestern US.
Jackson Hole and its national parks and forests are again seeing record amounts of people recreating in the outdoors, and consequently numerous abandoned campfires are having to be delt with.
Visitors are again reminded they must bring gallons of water with them to put out their campfire when they are done and not leave it until it is cold to the touch.
