Teton Interagency Fire managers have adjusted the fire danger rating down to moderate for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge after recent rainfall and cooler temperatures in Jackson Hole. A lower fire danger rating does not mean that folks should let their guard down and the best way to prevent wildfires is to not to have a … [Read more...] about Fire danger is moderate in Jackson Hole
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Fire restrictions go into effect in Wyoming
Even while Jackson Hole received a lot of rain over the weekend, dry conditions elsewhere in the state have caused officials to issue a fire restriction on all Game and Fish Commission-owned and administered lands within Fremont County, Wyoming. These lands include Red Canyon, Ocean Lake, Sand Mesa, Whiskey Basin, Inberg/Roy, and the Spence and Moriarity Wildlife Management … [Read more...] about Fire restrictions go into effect in Wyoming
Wildfire season in full swing in the West
Wildfire season is in full swing in the West with wildland fires already claiming over 5 million acres this year to date. Currently 51 large fires are burning in the 13 western states scorching over a million and a half acres and requiring more than 8000 firefighters to manage them. Five large new fires were reported this weekend. Hot and dry weather continue to create the … [Read more...] about Wildfire season in full swing in the West
Cause of large Idaho wildfire determined
A large forest fire burning on the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho was caused by people. The Moose Fire began on July 17th near the confluence of Moose Creek and the Salmon River and now the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations Unit has determined the blaze to be human caused. The specific cause and the events leading up to the fire are still under an … [Read more...] about Cause of large Idaho wildfire determined
Idaho fire claims two – is out of control
The out-of-control Moose Fire near Salmon, Idaho which started one week ago grew by 3,491 acres yesterday for a total of 32,330 acres and has now claimed two lives. Two pilots in a firefighting helicopter died Thursday when their chopper crashed into the Salmon River, according to Bridger-Teton’s Mary Cernicek who is currently working fire information on the blaze. The week’s … [Read more...] about Idaho fire claims two – is out of control
