A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for strong winds and dry fuels. The focus of effort remains on the southwest side of the Roosevelt fire in the North Dry Beaver Creek area west of Jim Bridger Estates, where firefighters are making steady progress in securing fire lines to prevent fire movement to the east. Additional resources have been allocated to this area, and a robust structure protection group is working the area ahead of the fire to protect homes.
On the north side of the fire, adjacent to the highway, containment lines are holding the fire south of the highway. The success to date in keeping the fire south of the highway is attributed to a concerted effort to secure and continually improve fire lines to keep the fire from jumping the highway. A fair amount of interior burning is expected to continue today and contribute to the smoke from the fire. Fire managers continue to reinforce containment lines on all sides of the fire. In Kilgore Creek/Upper Hoback on the north side of the fire, fire is actively burning to the south, but is not moving towards containment lines – the threat to this area is further being reduced.
In Hoback Ranches, recovery efforts continue today in preparation of an Organized Re-entry of residents into the area. Lower Valley Energy and Rocky Mountain Energy are working to restore destroyed infrastructure, while firefighters continue to clear dangerous snags and put out hotpots of fire as they occur. These efforts will continue for a number of days until it is safe for residents to return.
The Roosevelt Fire is a human caused fire ignited by an abandoned warming fire left unattended at mid-slope.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Remain in effect – campfires and warming fires are allowed only in designated places. Please ensure campfires and warming fires are fully extinguished.
Highway 191 is fully open through the fire area. Further closures are not expected, but may be necessary depending on fire activity.
Power has been restored to Kendall Valley/Upper Green.
The Evacuation Level in Zone 1, 2 and 3 have been reduced to the SET level – The Sheriff’s Office has re-emphasized its GO evacuation level for Zone 8 – Jim Bridger Estates. Residents of Jim Bridger Estates should not be within the evacuation zone due to current active fire behavior.
The Forest and BLM Area Closures will not be changed today – these closures are being evaluated daily.
No additional homes have been counted as destroyed. A total of 55 homes have been lost.
Persons in need of donated items, or wishing to donate can contact Roosevelt Fire Aid at [email protected] – The Bondurant Community Club, Red Cross, Lions Club, Sublette Chamber and the Wyoming VOAD have formed this group to provide assistance. Be cautious of SCAMs asking for donations.
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today for strong winds and dry fuels. The focus of effort remains on the southwest side of the fire in the North Dry Beaver Creek area west of Jim Bridger Estates, where firefighters are making steady progress in securing fire lines to prevent fire movement to the east. Additional resources have been allocated to this area, and a robust structure protection group is working the area ahead of the fire to protect homes.
On the north side of the fire, adjacent to the highway, containment lines are holding the fire south of the highway. The success to date in keeping the fire south of the highway is attributed to a concerted effort to secure and continually improve fire lines to keep the fire from jumping the highway. A fair amount of interior burning is expected to continue today and contribute to the smoke from the fire. Fire managers continue to reinforce containment lines on all sides of the fire. In Kilgore Creek/Upper Hoback on the north side of the fire, fire is actively burning to the south, but is not moving towards containment lines – the threat to this area is further being reduced.
In Hoback Ranches, recovery efforts continue today in preparation of an Organized Re-entry of residents into the area. Lower Valley Energy and Rocky Mountain Energy are working to restore destroyed infrastructure, while firefighters continue to clear dangerous snags and put out hotpots of fire as they occur. These efforts will continue for a number of days until it is safe for residents to return.
HUNTING SEASON: Big Game rifle and bow hunters displaced from the Roosevelt Fire should contact the Wyoming Game & Fish Department – Pinedale Regional Office for hunting updates at 307-367-4353 or on the web: http://www.wsfd.wyo.gov/hunting
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