Tag Wildfire

Lightning struck a tree and sparked a small fire near Highway 89 in Snake River Canyon last night. While it was quickly extinguished, it did delay clients from a rafting trip from returning for about a half hour while crews…

Teton Interagency fire managers announce the fire danger rating has been elevated to “moderate” for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, and remaining portions of the Teton Interagency Dispatch area. The potential for fire activity…

Sunshine and blue skies make this time of year ideal for camping and outdoor activities. Bureau of Land Management officials asks public land users to exercise wildfire safety while enjoying public lands through the Independence Day holiday week. Each year,…

Despite the precipitation and cooler temperatures throughout the region in the past few weeks, fire managers are expecting a drying trend in vegetation that will make the Teton Interagency Fire response area more receptive to fire starts and potential for…

The Big Piney Ranger District will have firewood cutting available within the Roosevelt Fire burn area this year with a valid firewood cutting permit. Mechanical permits will also be available. Individuals who wish to harvest firewood in the burn area…