Tag Wildfire

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…

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon until 8 PM MDT on Friday. Low humidity, unseasonably warm temperatures, and  gusty and erratic outflow winds, could cause new fire starts…

Jackson Hole residents woke up to a valley filled with wildfire smoke Tuesday morning which had drifted in from the Moose Fire near Salmon, Idaho. As of yesterday afternoon, the fire was measured at 12,238 acres in very steep terrain.…

Fire danger remains high throughout Wyoming due to hot, dry temperatures. To help protect wildlife habitat and other public lands, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has implemented fire restrictions on many department-managed properties where people camp and recreate. Anyone…

Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “high” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge as of yesterday. The forecast is for continued warmer and drier weather. Visitors should not…