As dry and warm weather continues across the West, fire season remains active in Wyoming’s Shoshone and Bridger-Teton National Forests. Currently, both forests are experiencing “Very High” fire danger, meaning fires can ignite easily and spread rapidly under current conditions. Windy weather can cause small fires to grow quickly and even exhibit extreme behaviors, such as long-distance spotting.
The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group has raised the national fire preparedness level to 5, the highest level, indicating that firefighting resources are extremely limited. Weather forecasts for the next two weeks predict temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal and very low relative humidity, which will contribute to ongoing fire risks.
While parts of eastern Wyoming are under fire restrictions, many areas in western Wyoming are not. Visitors to these forests are urged to check for any local safety closures and take extra precautions to avoid starting fires.
Fred Tucker, Fire Management Officer for Shoshone National Forest, emphasized the importance of preventing human-caused fires. “With a little extra effort and caution we can all ensure that human-caused fires are not contributing to the challenging situation we find ourselves in,” he said. Like many others, Tucker is hoping for rain or snow to bring an end to the 2024 fire season.
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