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It will be back to work today for employees at the Idaho National Engineering Lab. Crews have been able to establish and hold lines on the Sheep Fire which is now estimated to involve 113-thousand acres. The fire is estimated…

Fire danger has increased to “High” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, National Elk Refuge, and the rest of the Teton Interagency Dispatch Area. Recent hot temperatures and regular afternoon winds have created dry forest conditions. With little to…

A new lightning-caused fire has been discovered on the Bridger-Teton National Forest east of Gravel Ridge in the Blackrock Ranger District. The fire is being managed for its resource benefits and is being monitored from the air. As of yesterday,…

Crews completed a hand line around the Slide Fire which held through the day Sunday. The fire was discovered Friday in the Bridger-Teton National Forest on the Big Piney Ranger District. There are currently 18 smokejumpers and a 20-person hotshot…

The Slide Fire was discovered on Friday, July 19, and is currently burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest on the Big Piney Ranger District. Resources from Sublette County Unified Fire and Teton Interagency fire responded to the reported smoke which…