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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/u/39/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Bridger - Teton National Forest</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/39/</link><description>Latest articles for incidents in Bridger - Teton National Forest</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:12:38 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Termination of Clusure (Shingle Mill Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1544/8391/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1544/8391/</guid><description><![CDATA["TERMINATION OF ORDERUSDA FOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the prohibitions listed in Order Number 04-03-247Shingle Mill Wildfire Use Fire Special Closure Order applicable to the Bridger-Teton NationalForest, date September 26, 2008 and signed by Carole &quot;Kniffy&quot; Hamilton, Forest Supervisor arehereby terminated.Effective Date: October 8, 2008 By: /s/ Michael L. Balboni for Carole &quot;Kniffy&quot; HamiltonFOREST SUPERVISORBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTTERMINATION OF ORDERUSDA FOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTPursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the prohibitions listed in Order Number 04-03-247Shingle Mill Wildfire Use Fire Special Closure Order applicable to the Bridger-Teton NationalForest, date September 26, 2008 and signed by Carole &quot;Kniffy&quot; Hamilton, Forest Supervisor arehereby terminated.Effective Date: October 8, 2008 By: /s/ Michael L. Balboni for Carole &quot;Kniffy&quot; HamiltonFOREST..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:46:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Shingle Mill Fire Road Closure (Shingle Mill Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1544/8312/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1544/8312/</guid><description><![CDATA["Order Number: 04-03-247 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREU.S. FOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTKEMMERER RANGER DISTRICTSHINGLE MILL WILDFIRE USE FIREPROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on roadsas described in this order, all within the Kemmerer Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest untilfurther notice.1. Being on the road within the fire area (as described below). [36 CFR 261.54 (a)].EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:1. Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in theperformance of an official duty.AREA DESCRIBED: The following Forest System Roads, or portions of roads, are closed, as describedbelow and shown on the attached map:&middot; Sawmill Road # 10200 (entire road starting from Hams Fork Road (T26N, R117W, Sec..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Shingle Mill Fire Still Burning Despite Moisture (Shingle Mill Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1544/8263/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1544/8263/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Shingle Mill Fire, burning on the Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest continues to burn 45-miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming. The fire is a lightning caused fire that is being used for resource benefit. The fire has burned 1060 acres of logging slash and dead trees. There are no road or trail closures associated with the fire and no structures are threatened. The fire danger for the Bridger-Teton remains at &quot;moderate&quot;.&quot;There was minimal fire activity over the weekend due to high humidity and rain showers,&quot; said Kemmerer District Ranger Tracy Hollingshead. Although the fire is considerably calmer with the cooler weather and moisture, Hollingshead cautions that there is still a danger of active flare-ups. &quot;We are still asking visitors not to set up their camps in an area identified around the fire for safety reasons,&quot; said Hollingshead. Maps of this area are posted on fire information boards at all access points into the area...."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:42:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Shingle Mill Fire Grows in Kemmerer (Shingle Mill Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1544/8264/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1544/8264/</guid><description><![CDATA[" The Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is continuing to manage the Shingle Mill Fire to improve the vegetation and Forest health on the District. At last report, the Shingle Mill fire has burned 187 acres in the upper portion of Shingle Mill Creek in the Hams Fork drainage approximately 1 mile southeast of the Elk Creek Guard Station. The fire started from a lightning strike that likely occurred Thursday, September 11 when a weather event moved through the area. There are no structures threatened by the fire. The fire has been active this afternoon and the Forest expects to see an increase in the number of acres treated by this fire. This fire is being managed to accomplish objectives outlined in the Bridger-Teton National Forest Land &amp; Resource Management Plan, which allow lightning-caused fires to burn within the Forest under strict management conditions and guidelines. Expected benefits from this fire include removal of accumulated ground fuels,..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:44:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bridger-teton Manages Fire in Kemmerer to Improve (Shingle Mill Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1544/8207/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1544/8207/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is managing the 32-acre Shingle Mill Fire to improve the vegetation and Forest health on the District. The Shingle Mill fire is burning in the upper portion of Shingle Mill Creek in the Hams Fork drainage approximately 1 mile southeast of the Elk Guard Station. The fire started from a lightning strike that likely occurred Thursday, September 11 when a weather event moved through the area. There are no structures threatened by the fire. This fire is being managed to accomplish objectives outlined in the Bridger-Teton National Forest Land &amp; Resource Management Plan, which allow lightning-caused fires to burn within the Forest under strict management conditions and guidelines. Expected benefits from this fire include removal of accumulated ground fuels, improvement of wildlife habitat and fire regime condition class, and maintenance of natural plant succession, all of which are fire-dependant within the Bridger-Teton..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["New Fork Fire Trail Closures Lifted (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/8107/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/8107/</guid><description><![CDATA["Pinedale, Wyo. - The Bridger-Teton National Forest has lifted the temporary trail closure around the New Fork Lakes fire that is burning in the Bridger Wilderness area approximately 19-miles north of the town of Pinedale, WY. The fire has consumed 15,089 acres of bug-killed trees and is presently smoldering in the Wilderness area. &quot;We had about an inch of precipitation on the fire over the weekend and that has really slowed it down,&quot; said Fire Management Officer Paul Hutta. There are no structures threatened by the fire. Over the last week, the New Fork fire was active in the Glimpse Lake and Trapper Lake area within the Wilderness. The Pinedale Ranger District will continue to monitor the fire until a weather changing event completely extinguishes it. Information on the New Fork Lakes fire is available at http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf  "]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Temporary Trail Closure Lifted (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1440/8106/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1440/8106/</guid><description><![CDATA["TERMINATION OF ORDER Bridger-Teton National Forest  Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a)and (b), the prohibition list in Orders numbered 04-03-246, applicable to Bridger-Teton National Forest dated August 29, 2008, and signed by Carole &quot;Kniffy&quot; Hamilton is hereby terminated. Date 9/2/08 By /s/ Kniffy Hamilton  CAROLE &quot;KNIFFY&quot; HAMILTON Forest Supervisor Bridger-Teton National Forest "]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:32:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Trail Closure Special Order (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/8061/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/8061/</guid><description><![CDATA["Order Number: 04-03-246 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREU.S. FOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTPINEDALE RANGER DISTRICT NEW FORK FIRE PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on trails as described in this order, all within the Pinedale Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest until further notice. Being on a trail within the fire area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.55 (a) EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. AREA DESCRIBED: The following Forest System Trails, or portions of trails, are closed, as described below and shown on the attached map: Spring Creek Park Trail #7166 (entire trail starting from Spring Creek Park Trailhead (T35N, R109W,..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:09:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Trail Closures Implemented (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/8060/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/8060/</guid><description><![CDATA["The following trails have been closed: Spring Creek Park Trail #7166, Pine Creek Trail #7165, Trapper Creek Trail # 7163, Long Lake Trail #7122, and Section Corner Lake Trail #7130."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:06:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Pinedale Ranger District Urges Caution (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/8051/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/8051/</guid><description><![CDATA["The New Fork Fire on the Pinedale Ranger District continues to burn inside the Bridger Wilderness Area and has been putting up more smoke in the last several days. The fire ignited on July 29 on the bank of New Fork Lake north of the town of Pinedale and has burned 13,400 acres to date. Currently there are two fire specialists on site monitoring the fire. According to Mark Randall, Assistant Fire Management Officer, &quot;This fire is probably going to keep burning until snowfall.&quot; Randall also said that fire activity will greatly increase whenever the weather is hot and dry like it was this last weekend causing visible smoke plumes.&quot;One thing we really want to stress to people who plan to camp and hike in the Wilderness is safety. Even areas of the fire that are no longer actively burning are extremely dangerous.&quot; Some of the hazards that exist are falling snags, rolling rocks and other debris, burned out stump holes, and hidden pockets of heat. Forest Officials advise..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Temporary Closure Lifted for The New Fork Lakes Ar (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1440/7719/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1440/7719/</guid><description><![CDATA["Pinedale, Wyo. -The Bridger-Teton National Forest has lifted a temporary area closure in the area surrounding the New Fork Lakes fire. The New Fork Lakes fire was discovered on July 29 approximately 19 miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming. Fire investigators determined that the blaze was caused by a campfire. A Type 2 incident management team was called in to assist firefighting efforts. The fire burned approximately 11,960 acres in and around the Bridger Wilderness in areas where there were beetle killed trees. All roads and trails have been reopened. The area closure included most of the southern and eastern shores of New Fork Lakes, and the north, east, and south shore of Willow Lake, and the northernmost shore of Fremont Lake. Fire danger for the Forest remains Very High, which means fires start easily and spread quickly.You can check current conditions for the Bridger-Teton National Forest on the web at www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf/ ."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Area Closure Special Order (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/7637/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/7637/</guid><description><![CDATA["Order Number:04-03-244 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREU.S. FOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTPINEDALE RANGER DISTRICT  NEW FORK FIRE PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on the area, roads, and trails as described in this order, all within the Pinedale Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest until further notice.  Going into or being upon the Fire area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52 (e).Being on a trail within the fire area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.55 (a).Being on a road within the Fire area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.54 (e).  EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order: Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. AREA DESCRIBED: National Forest System lands as shown on the..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:12:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Area Closure in Effect for New Fork Fire (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/7602/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1440/7602/</guid><description><![CDATA["Bridger-Teton forest officials have issued an area closure for the New Fork Fire. Trails included in the closure are New Fork Lakes, Willow Creek, Spring Creek, and Long"]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:40:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Unattended Campfires Are Unacceptable (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/7563/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/7563/</guid><description><![CDATA["Pinedale, Wyo. -The Bridger-Teton National Forest is asking that all visitors to the Forest make a special effort to insure that their campfires are completely extinguished before leaving the area. A properly extinguished campfire is cold to the touch, and ashes are thoroughly wetted with water. &quot;Leaving a campfire unattended is punishable by a monetary fine,&quot; said Fire Prevention Technician Nan Stinson. &quot;If your abandoned campfire results in a wildfire, you could be held responsible for the cost of that blaze,&quot; she said.The New Fork Lakes fire is burning 19-miles north of Pinedale, Wyoming and was determined to be caused by an unattended campfire. That fire is now 3600 acres and burning in the Bridger Wilderness area. A second fire was discovered late in the evening on Thursday, July 31 north of Bolder Lake, approximately 12-miles east of the town of Pinedale. The Blueberry Lake fire grew to 1 acre in size and is expected to be contained this evening. The..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Near New Fork Lakes Grows to Over 1000 Acres (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/7509/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/7509/</guid><description><![CDATA["Pinedale, Wyo. - The fire near New Fork Lakes, approximately 19 miles north of the town of Pinedale, Wyoming, grew this afternoon to 1150 acres. Forest Officials are ordering additional resources to help combat the blaze. There are presently no structures threatened and no road or trail closures associated with this fire. The cause of the fire is not yet determined.The world of fire suppression is changing. Fire seasons are longer and fire behavior often more extreme. The primary reasons for these changes are due to weather changes, the abundance of fuels on the Forest and the increase in structures in the areas close to the Forest borders known as the Wildland Urban Interface area.Traditional means of containing fires are changing. More often, firefighters use multiple tactics on a single incident such as confining and containing a fire to a particular area, while continuing to provide protection at specific points. Under the Interagency Wildland Fire Policy, fire managers have..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:18:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire at New Fork Lakes (New Fork Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/7504/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1440/7504/</guid><description><![CDATA["Pinedale, Wyo. - A fire is burning 19-miles north of the town of Pinedale, Wyoming on the Bridger-Teton National Forest near New Fork Lakes. The fire is reported at 40 acres and is presently moving into the Bridger Wilderness area. There are no road or trail closures associated with this fire and the cause of the burn is unknown.There are currently about 100 Sublette County and Forest Service fire personnel working on the fire. The fire is burning bug killed trees in the area and there is no estimate on when the fire will be contained. The fire danger for the Forest is rated as High, which means fires start easily and spread quickly.For more information on fires on the Bridger-Teton, visit Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/  "]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:57:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Ignites Near Dutch Joe Guard Station (Gathering 2 Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1421/7109/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1421/7109/</guid><description><![CDATA["Pinedale, Wyo. - A fire was reported near the Bear Trap Meadows on the border between the Bureau of Land Management Land and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire has been named the Gathering 2 Fire and has burned approximately &frac34; of an acre of dead trees that have fallen on the Forest. The fire is located approximately 31-miles southeast of Boulder, Wyoming near the Dutch Joe Guard Station. The cause of the fire is under investigation.Several Interagency firefighters are responding to the area. A Type I helicopter, which is a specialized helicopter for combating forest fires, has been ordered for this incident. Currently, the fire appears to be moving in an easterly direction. As a precautionary measure, the Bridger-Teton is ordering the evacuation of two peripheral camps associated with the Rainbow Family Gathering. The annual Rainbow Gathering was held in the Dutch Joe area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest last week. Some of the camps associated with the Rainbow..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:23:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closure Order Lifted (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/852/6374/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/852/6374/</guid><description><![CDATA["Order Number: 04-03-238 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREU.S. FOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTJACKSON RANGER DISTRICT  GRANITE CREEK FIRE PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on the area, roads, and trails as described in this order, all within the Jackson Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest until further notice.  Going into or being upon an area that is closed for the protection of public health or safety. (See the attached map). 36 CFR 261.53 (e).Being on a trail unless specified as open. (See attached map). 36 CFR 261.55(a) EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order: Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. AREA DESCRIBED: National Forest System lands as shown on the attached map. ..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:37:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Temporary Closure (Kelley Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/965/6031/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/965/6031/</guid><description><![CDATA["Kelley Fire Brings Temporary Closure on Bridger-Teton  Kemmerer, Wyo. - The lightning caused Kelley fire is burning 24-miles northeast of Cokeville, Wyoming on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The 285-acre wildland fire is being used by fire officials to improve the resource and restore natural fires to the ecosystem. The Kemmerer District has implemented a temporary area closure around the Kelley fire to provide for public safety as the fire continues to burn. The Kelley fire is considered a wildland fire use fire. Wildland fire use is a tool that allows lightning caused fires burning in approved areas to play its natural role in the ecosystem and accomplish resource objectives. Resource objectives for the Bridger-Teton include improving range conditions, wildlife habitat, and watershed health. While there may be short-term impacts to Forest users, this additional tool recognizes the role of wildland fire as an essential ecological process and will help to reduce the risk and cost..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:46:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closure Order (Kelley Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/965/6032/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/965/6032/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Order Number: 04-03-236 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTKEMMERER RANGER DISTRICT Emergency Fire Area ClosureKelley Wildland Fire Use PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) AND (b) the following acts are prohibited on the area, roads, and trails as described in this order, all within the Kemmerer Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest until further notice.  1. Going into or being on the area which is closed for public safety. 36 CFR 261.53(e)  EXEMPTIONS:  Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order: &middot;1. Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.&middot;2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. AREA DESCRIBED: National Forest System lands located north of forest road 10062, west to forest road 10066, north to Big Park, east to the Hams Fork..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bridger-teton Continues Work on Fires (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5629/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5629/</guid><description><![CDATA["Bridger-Teton Continues Work on Middle and Hardscrabble FiresJackson, Wyo. - The Bridger-Teton National Forest took control of two fires yesterday after the Type 2 Incident Management Teams that were aiding the Forest left for other assignments. The Middle Fire, 10-miles southeast of Alpine, Wyoming was contained on August 20 at 2,721 acres. This lightning-caused fire is still being patrolled by a 20 person crew of firefighters and one fire engine. The firefighters are looking for any remaining hotspots on the fire and making sure that the fire does not spread beyond the established fire line.The Hardscrabble Fire is 30 miles northwest of Dubois, Wyoming is 95% contained and is being patrolled by 10 firefighters and assorted support apparatus. This lightning-caused fire has burned 3075 acres. Firefighters will fly over the fire today with infrared imaging instruments in order to locate and extinguish any remaining hotspots on the fire.For more information on these fires or other fires..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:23:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bridger-teton Continues Work on Fires (Hardscrabble Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5628/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5628/</guid><description><![CDATA["Bridger-Teton Continues Work on Middle and Hardscrabble FiresJackson, Wyo. - The Bridger-Teton National Forest took control of two fires yesterday after the Type 2 Incident Management Teams that were aiding the Forest left for other assignments. The Middle Fire, 10-miles southeast of Alpine, Wyoming was contained on August 20 at 2,721 acres. This lightning-caused fire is still being patrolled by a 20 person crew of firefighters and one fire engine. The firefighters are looking for any remaining hotspots on the fire and making sure that the fire does not spread beyond the established fire line.The Hardscrabble Fire is 30 miles northwest of Dubois, Wyoming is 95% contained and is being patrolled by 10 firefighters and assorted support apparatus. This lightning-caused fire has burned 3075 acres. Firefighters will fly over the fire today with infrared imaging instruments in order to locate and extinguish any remaining hotspots on the fire.For more information on these fires or other fires..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:22:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Middle Fire Demobilized, Command to Transfer to Ty (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5503/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5503/</guid><description><![CDATA["Middle Fire Winds Down, Firefighters demobilize, Incident Management Team completes final workAlpine, Wyoming -. Firefighters pulled hose and prepped remote equipment for removal by helicopter on Saturday as another significant storm event swept through the Middle Fire. An average of several nearby remote automated weather stations (RAWS) suggested that about 7/10th of inch of rain fell on the area during afternoon storms.. After drying out from Friday and Saturday&#39;s heavy rain and wind, a soggy contingent of firefighters is completing final work assignments including rehabilitation of the fire containment perimeter. Apparatus and personnel will be completely demobilized from the incident by Monday and ready for likely reassignments to Montana, Idaho or elsewhere. One twenty-person hand crew and one engine will remain on the fire for ongoing work and patrol after management of the incident is turned back to the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Monday morning.  Infrared images of..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:30:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Wet and a Little Cold, Firefighter Spirits Are Hig (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5477/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5477/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters drying out today after severe 'monsoon&#39; storm and mopping up Middle Fire, rehabilitating fire lines, spike camps, base camps and helibases Alpine, Wyoming - It was a typical fire season morning for firefighters who attended the 6 a.m. briefing at the Middle Fire Base Camp. But, one thing was different -- the crew leaders were asked to report how their personnel had weathered the wind, hail and rain storms late yesterday. Fire managers listened intently as each crew leader recounted the impacts of the thunderstorm on personal gear, crew health and safety concerns.Most told of drenched sleeping bags, flattened or destroyed tents and having to "hunker down" atop the ridges inside the fire area as the intense thunderstorm moved through western Wyoming. Some described lightning strikes near the fire line, falling trees and the heavy hail that pelleted crews as they sought shelter away from the elements. Others told of the dismay of finding the contents of their tents..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Hardscrabble Fire Update (Hardscrabble Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5450/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5450/</guid><description><![CDATA["Heavy rains yesterday and last night have kept fire behavior to a minimum. Demobilization of resources has begun. This morning and this evening will be the last fire updates from the Northern Arizona Incident Management Team. Transition of the Hardscrabble Fire has begun and the Bridger-Teton National Forest will take back the fire tomorrow.Currently there is 1 crew, 3 engines, and 49 miscellaneous overhead. The Northern Arizona Incident Mangement Team wishes to thank the local communities and the forests impacted, for their support while suppressing the Hardscrabble"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Strong Winds, Rain, Hail Hit Middle Fire Late Toda (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5432/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5432/</guid><description><![CDATA["Firefighters "hunker down" as strong winds, rain tear through spike, base camps, Middle FireAlpine, Wyoming - Progress towards the goal of full-containment of the Middle Fire was advanced on Friday. Hand crews improved the southern perimeter fire lines and hot shot firefighters continued to work on steep portions along the eastern and southeastern flank. Water plumbing "hose lays" are being established in several localities to allow for application of water along portions of the perimeter. This morning&#39;s rain event precluded any additional burnout as fuels are not suitably dry enough to burn out cleanly in the Aspen Hollow area. The fire managers would like to blacken some remaining fuel pockets in this area to improve the integrity of the containment perimeter.  During initial discussions with personnel from the host forest, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the conditions for turning the fire back to the local resources were presented including rehabilitation standards for the..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Hardscrabble Fire Update (Hardscrabble Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5381/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5381/</guid><description><![CDATA["With cooler temperatures, higher humidity and rain, firefighters were able to make significant progress on line construction and will continue today. Heavy and timely mop up procedures have begun. There is a total of 5 hand crews, 2 helicopters, 5 engines, 1 dozer, 1 water tender and 48 miscellaneous overhead working the fire."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:13:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Firefighters Continue to Mop Up Middle Fire (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5393/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5393/</guid><description><![CDATA["Rain from thunder cells helps Middle Fire mop-up effort, but brings with it slippery conditions, unstable slopes, lightning Alpine, Wyoming - The Middle Fire, quieted by rain from a thunder cell centered over the fire this morning, is being mopped up today along the southwest, south and southeast perimeters. Half of the Alaska Chena Hotshots were transported by helicopter yesterday to the northeast corner of the fire and successfully constructed fire line to secure that flank. A crew of firefighters spent last night at a spike camp south of the fire, and are burning out fuels along the southern-most reach of the fire, attempting to tie the burned fire line into that which was hand- constructed by initial attack smokejumpers earlier this week. The firefighters will spend tonight and tomorrow finishing the burn out and, when they complete their work, will walk out to the Little Greys River Road.  Two ground crews, including Type II crews from Arizona and Hawaii, are placing fire hoses..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Firefighters Mopping Up Middle Fire (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5371/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5371/</guid><description><![CDATA["Mop-up and containment lines progress at Middle Fire; crews find more hot spots along the southern perimeter, will return tomorrowAlpine, Wyoming - Control lines encircling the 2,750-acre Middle Fire continue to hold as of Thursday afternoon on the fifth full-day of planned suppression activities. Daily thunder cell systems with associated winds that have been developing every afternoon have not initiated any significant fire runs. Excluding some introduction of fire in vegetated fuel pockets to burnout "jackpots&#39; that can ignite, the fire perimeter has been held in check. Six 20-person hand crews from as far away as the island of Hawaii are now engaged in extinguishing remaining hot spots, fortifying the perimeter, and working to meet defined mop-up standards.  Owing to the extremely steep topography, highly trained hot shot crews have been placed in remote camps to effectively work on difficult to reach portions of the fire. These "spike" camps preclude the need to make..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Smokejumpers and Initial Attack Crews Return Home (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5319/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5319/</guid><description><![CDATA["Ground crews finishing fire lines, mopping up Middle Fire Alpine, Wyoming - The Middle Fire, burning in steep terrain eight miles east of Alpine, Wyoming, is progressing toward containment as new crews from Alaska, Arizona and Hawaii replace initial attack forces and focus on the few last remaining hot spots along the fire perimeter. Some of the new crews will fly to the ridgetops at the north and south portions of the fire and strengthen fire lines as they work downhill to the Little Greys River Road that bisects the fire. Crews in the south half of the fire will spend the next two nights in 'spike camps&#39; as they finish constructing fire line along the southernmost perimeter of the fire. Firefighters will continue to work to contain a pocket of smoldering fuels at the farthest southern reach of the fire. Type I and III Helicopters will provide water and transport for ground crews today. Thunderstorms are forecasted throughout the day, but winds are expected to be light over the..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Hardscrabble Fire Update (Hardscrabble Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5345/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5345/</guid><description><![CDATA["Highway 26 currently remains open. Continued line construction and relative high hummidity resulted in good progress on the fire. Mop up operations have"]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Smokejumpers Successful at Middle Containment Effo (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5311/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5311/</guid><description><![CDATA["Smokejumpers&#39; fire lines hold even through thunderstorm today, Alaska Chena hotshots to continue work as jumpers return home  Alpine, Wyoming - After working for four days corralling the Middle Fire within natural and constructed fire lines on extremely steep and rugged slopes overlooking the Little Greys River, smokejumpers from the Missoula and McCall smokejumper bases are returning home. Most of the untimbered fire perimeter is cold, and the hot spots burning in timber were cooled down today with bucket drops from Type I and III helicopters.  Strong winds accompanying the thunderstorm proved the integrity of the fire lines. The storm brought with it some precipitation, which aided in the firefighting efforts. Today, the jumpers finished burning approximately 15 acres of fuels inside fire lines in the southern portion of the fire. Tomorrow, the Alaska Chena Hotshot Crew will be continuing direct attack along the northern perimeter of the fire and south of the Little Greys River..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Middle Fire Burning 8 Miles East of Alpine, Wyomin (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5279/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5279/</guid><description><![CDATA["Smokejumpers 'hold and improve&#39; fire lines at Middle Fire; additional ground crews en route to continue control effortsAlpine, Wyoming - Fire fighters are continuing direct attack this morning on the Middle Fire during the fourth full day of planned suppression activities. The fire is currently estimated at 2,900 acres however it may be adjusted, pending an upcoming global positioning survey (GPS). The fire is burning in grass and sage brush, and timbered draws and slopes. Yesterday, increased humidity and decreased winds worked to the firefighters&#39; advantage. A Type 2 management team (Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 4) assumed management responsibility for the fire on Tuesday evening. Excellent work during initial and extended attack has been completed by 42 fire line personnel comprised of local resources and a contingent of USFS Region 1 (Missoula) and 4 (McCall) Smokejumpers. Several hand crews are en route or have been ordered to fortify and enlarge the..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:05:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["No Significant Change on Bridger-teton Fires (Hardscrabble Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5196/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/922/5196/</guid><description><![CDATA[" No Significant Changes on Bridger-Teton Fires Jackson, Wyo. - The Hardscrabble fire is 30 miles southwest of Dubois, Wyoming and is still estimated at 3017 acres. The fire is approximately 2-miles from Highway 26. The Highway and Togwotee Pass remain open. A Type 2 Incident Management team has arrived on the Forest and will assume control of the Hardscrabble Fire this evening. A Type 2 team is an assembly of fire personnel that are specialized in managing large fires and will provide the Forest with the opportunity to relieve some of our resources that have been fighting the fire since its ignition on August 8. The Middle Fire is 10 miles southeast of Alpine Junction, Wyoming and has burned 2900 acres. This fire started between the Little Greys Creek and the Greys River. Firefighters have wrapped the Elk Mountain lookout tower as a precaution. The Bridger-Teton has temporarily closed the McCain Guard Station to public use as a result of this fire. For more information, visit..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["No Significant Change (Middle Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5195/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/924/5195/</guid><description><![CDATA[" No Significant Changes on Bridger-Teton Fires Jackson, Wyo. - The Hardscrabble fire is 30 miles southwest of Dubois, Wyoming and is still estimated at 3017 acres. The fire is approximately 2-miles from Highway 26. The Highway and Togwotee Pass remain open. A Type 2 Incident Management team has arrived on the Forest and will assume control of the Hardscrabble Fire this evening. A Type 2 team is an assembly of fire personnel that are specialized in managing large fires and will provide the Forest with the opportunity to relieve some of our resources that have been fighting the fire since its ignition on August 8. The Middle Fire is 10 miles southeast of Alpine Junction, Wyoming and has burned 2900 acres. This fire started between the Little Greys Creek and the Greys River. Firefighters have wrapped the Elk Mountain lookout tower as a precaution. The Bridger-Teton has temporarily closed the McCain Guard Station to public use as a result of this fire. For more information, visit..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Little Activity on Granite Fire (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4782/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4782/</guid><description><![CDATA["Little Activity on Granite Fire Jackson, Wyo. - The Granite Fire, burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest has not grown much over the past several days due to higher humidity&#39;s and lower temperatures. This 1500 acre lightning-caused fire began on July 19th approximately 22-miles northeast of Hoback Junction and resulted in a temporary closure order for much of the Granite Creek drainage. Forest officials have decided to allow visitors to reenter the Granite Creek Campground beginning Friday August 3, 2007. While the closure order remains in effect for the Granite Creek area, overnight recreation will be permitted only within the Granite Creek campground until further notice. Forest officials allowed recreationists to utilize a portion of the Granite Creek drainage earlier in the week for daytime activities between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm. "The permissions to utilize the Granite area may change if fire activity picks up again," said Jackson District Ranger Dale Deiter...."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:41:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bridger-teton Opens Granite Creek Drainage for Som (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4526/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4526/</guid><description><![CDATA["Hoback Junction, Wyo. - The Bridger-Teton National Forest will allow recreationists to utilize some of the Granite Creek drainage beginning Friday, July 27, as firefighters continue to supress the Granite fire. The temporary closure order will still be in effect, but it has been modified to allow use of the Granite Creek road. Additionally, Granite Hot Springs will be open for day use from 10:00am - 8:00 pm. The Granite Creek campground and Granite Creek trail will remain closed to the public. Firefighters will leave the sprinklers in place around the structures in case the Granite fire flares up again and triggers firefighters to take more defensive actions. The Granite fire is 1452 acres and is continuing to burn north into the Gros Ventre Wilderness. Because there has been little change in the Granite fire over the last several days fire officials have downsized the crew to 10 firefighters. Incident Commander Brian Karchut asks that people use caution in the area, as the wildfire..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["No Significant Change on The Granite Fire (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4462/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4462/</guid><description><![CDATA["No Significant Change on Granite FireHoback Junction, Wyo. - The Granite Fire on the Bridger-Teton National Forest 22-miles northeast of Hoback Junction, WY was calm today as firefighters continued to work on fuel reduction efforts in and around the structures that are scattered throughout Granite Creek drainage. The fire is still roughly 1060-acres and has crept east and northeast today. Granite Creek Road is closed to the public just beyond the fork for the Safari Club. Additionally, Granite Creek campground and the Granite Hot Springs have been closed as a result of the fire. Twice today, members of the public attempted to access the Granite Creek area behind the closure signs and twice, the public were promptly escorted out by fire officials. The closure order for these areas will be in effect until fire officials determine it is safe for the public to reenter the drainage.The Granite fire continues to have crews from the Forest Service, the Park Service, Teton and Sublette..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:09:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lower Temperatures Aid Firefighters (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4404/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4404/</guid><description><![CDATA["Hoback Junction, Wyo. - Bridger-Teton National Forest firefighters got some assistance from the weather today on the Granite fire, 22-miles northeast of Hoback Junction, Wyoming. "The rain that moved through the area today didn&#39;t do as much for the fire as the lower temperatures and higher humidity," said Jackson District Ranger Dale Deiter. The fire is estimated at 1050 acres and was calmer today than it has been in the past week. Members of the Incident Management Team and Forest service personnel hosted a public meeting for interested public and the homeowners throughout the Granite Creek drainage on Saturday, July 21. Approximately 70 people attended the meeting and had their questions answered by the Incident Commander. The Granite fire was discovered on Thursday, July 19. This lightning caused fire is burning heavy timber and beetle killed trees and has caused forest officials to close the Granite Creek Road just beyond the fork for the Safari Club, Granite Hot Springs Pool..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:12:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Granite Fire Now 940-acres (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4401/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4401/</guid><description><![CDATA["Hoback Junction, Wyo. - The Granite fire, 22-miles northeast of Hoback Junction, WY is now 940-acres. This lightning caused fire discovered on Thursday, July 19th is burning in the Gros Ventre Wilderness and in the popular Granite Creek Drainage just two-miles north of Granite Hot Springs. The Bridger-Teton National Forest has closed the Granite Hot Springs Road (Forest Service Road 30500) just north of the fork that leads to the Safari Club. Additionally, Granite Creek Campground and Granite Hot Springs pool have been closed. The Girl Scout Camp has been evacuated. Two helicopters continue to work on the Granite fire, focusing their bucket drops on the southwest corner. Firefighters have set up sprinklers to protect the structures in the area and will continue to focus their efforts on keeping the fire from moving south. The Granite Hot Springs pool has provided a useful water source for the firefighter&#39;s sprinkler systems during this suppression effort. Helicopters have been..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:24:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Granite Fire Is Active This Afternoon (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4293/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4293/</guid><description><![CDATA["Granite Fire is Active this AfternoonHoback Junction, Wyo. - The Granite fire, 22-miles northeast of Hoback Junction, WY is now 700-acres and continuing to grow. This lightning caused fire discovered on Thursday, July 19th is burning in the Gros Ventre Wilderness and in the popular Granite Creek Drainage just two-miles north of Granite Hot Springs. The Bridger-Teton National Forest has closed the Granite Hot Springs Road (Forest Service Road 30500) just north of the fork that leads to the Safari Club. Additionally, Granite Creek Campground and Granite Hot Springs pool have been closed. The fire has continued to grow to the northeast and is very active this afternoon. Trees are torching in the Granite fire, which means firefighters are seeing individual trees or small groups of trees ignite and flare up, usually from the bottom to the top. This type of active fire behavior is considered aggressive and firefighters must be extremely cautious. Forest officials will hold a public meeting..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:53:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Public Meeting for Granite Fire (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4279/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4279/</guid><description><![CDATA["Public Meeting Scheduled for Tonight for Granite FireHoback Junction, Wyo. - The Granite Fire, 22-miles northeast of Hoback Junction, WY is now 613-acres and continuing to grow. This lightning caused fire discovered on Thursday, July 19th is burning in the Gros Ventre Wilderness and in the popular Granite Creek Drainage just two-miles north of Granite Hot Springs. The Bridger-Teton has closed the Granite Hot Springs Road (Forest Service Road 30500) just north of the fork that leads to the Safari Club. Additionally, Granite Creek Campground and Granite Hot Springs pool have been closed. Firefighters are attempting to protect the structures around Granite Hot Springs pool. Forest officials will hold a public meeting tonight at 7:00 pm for the summer home residents that live in the Granite Creek drainage. The location of the meeting has yet to be determined. Information will be released as it is finalized. For more information, visit"]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:29:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Closure Order (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/852/4264/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/852/4264/</guid><description><![CDATA["Order Number:04-03-231UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREU.S. FOREST SERVICEBRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FORESTJACKSON RANGER DISTRICTGRANITE FIREPROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited on the area, roads, and trails as described in this order, all within the Jackson Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest until further notice. Going into or being upon an area that is closed for the protection of public health or safety. (See the attached map). 36 CFR 261.53 (e).Being on a road. (See attached map). 36 CFR 261.54(e)Being on a trail. (See attached map). 36 CFR 261.55(a)EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.AREA DESCRIBED: National Forest System lands as shown on the..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Granite Fire Still Burning on Bridger-teton (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4262/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4262/</guid><description><![CDATA["Hoback Junction, Wyo. - The Granite Fire is a lightning-caused fire that was discovered Thursday at 5:25 p.m. in the Gros Ventre Wilderness approximately 20-miles northeast of Hoback Junction, WY. The fire was spotting, which means it was shooting small spots of fire ahead of the main fire line and creating new fires which can grow into the large fire, increasing the rate of spread. The Granite fire is estimated at more than 100-acres this afternoon. Granite Creek Road (Forest Service Road 30500) has been closed just beyond the fork for the Safari Club. Granite Hotsprings and Granite Creek Campground have been evacuated. The fire is still potentially threatening to the structures at the Granite Hotsprings pool. Due to the way the fire is burning and the extreme fire behavior, the firefighters are carefully trying to keep the fire contained in the Granite Creek drainage. 'The eastern flank of the fire is lined with rock and it can&#39;t go anywhere," said Jackson District Ranger Dale..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:12:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Area Closure (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/852/4263/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/852/4263/</guid><description><![CDATA["Location 2 miles N of Granite Hot Spring Cause Lightning Date Reported Thursday July 19, 2007 Size Approximately 80 acres Goals &middot;Protect public and firefighter safety &middot;Protect Granite Hot Springs &middot;Prevent fire from coming out of the wilderness to the south Area Closure For public safety, a portion of the Granite Creek drainage has been closed. This includes Granite Hot Spring, Granite Campground, Girl Scout Camp, Granite Creek trail to Flat Creek trail junction."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Lightning Ignites Granite Fire (Granite Creek Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4239/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/852/4239/</guid><description><![CDATA["Lightning Ignites Fire on Bridger-Teton National ForestHoback Junction, Wyo. - A lightning caused fire was discovered in the Bridger-Teton National Forest&#39;s Gros Ventre Wilderness yesterday afternoon approximately 22-miles northeast of Hoback Junction, Wyoming up the popular Granite Creek drainage in Teton County. The Granite Fire is estimated at 25 acres. Forest officials have closed the Granite Creek Road (Forest Service road 30500) starting just beyond the fork for the Safari Club and continuing north to Granite Hotsprings. Granite Creek campground was evacuated early this morning. Currently, recreationists may still utilize the Swift Creek trail provided they do not try to come out on the Granite Creek side. Firefighters are attempting to protect the area around the structures Granite Hotsprings. Firefighters are working to keep the fire from spreading west and south until more resources arrive. "We are hoping to keep the fire contained in the Granite Creek drainage," said..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:27:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Rehabilitation to Begin on Salt Lick Fire (Salt Lick Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4153/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4153/</guid><description><![CDATA["SALT LICK FIRE UpdateDick Birger, Susan Marzec, Daria DayJuly 18, 2007 9:00 AM For Immediate ReleaseRehabilitation To Begin On Salt Lick FirePinedale, WY ... Wildfires provide many benefits to local ecosystems, from improving forest health to providing better habitat for wildlife. Sometimes resource managers need to step in to help mitigate some of the negative consequences of a fire. These negative impacts can be anything from scars left on the land by suppression actions to soil erosion and water quality degradation that can affect fish.The Salt Lick Fire burned approximately 2,500 acres of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Overall, resource managers have been pleased with the positive results. But they want to be prepared for the negative consequences as well. One way to do this is to prepare a detailed rehabilitation plan with the assistance of what is known as a BAER team. BAER stands for Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation. The BAER team consists of resource specialists who..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Incident Management Team to Turn Salt Lick Fire Ba (Salt Lick Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4142/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4142/</guid><description><![CDATA["SALT LICK FIRE UpdateFire Information NumberDick Birger, Susan Marzec, Daria DayJuly 17, 2007 8:00PM For Immediate ReleaseIncident Management Team to Turn Salt Lick Fire Back to ForestPinedale, WY ... Firefighters continued to make excellent progress with mop up efforts on the Salt Lick Fire. This 2,582 acre fire had been burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest north of Pinedale, WY. Some very welcome rain aided in the fire suppression efforts and helped firefighters gain control of the fire. As of 6:00 PM July 17, 2007 the Salt Lick Fire is estimated to be 80% contained. Personnel and various resources have begun to leave the fire in preparation for turning the fire back to the Pinedale Ranger District. 164 total personnel remained on the fire as of Tuesday evening. This number will continue to shrink as Suwyn&#39;s Type II Incident Management Team closes out their service and hands the fire over to the local district Wednesday afternoon.While the immediate danger from the fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:22:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Salt Lick Fire Leaves Benefits for The Bridger-tet (Salt Lick Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4121/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4121/</guid><description><![CDATA["SALT LICK FIRE UpdateFire Information Number 866-742-1922Dick Birger, Susan Marzec, Daria DayJuly 17, 2007 9:00 AM For Immediate ReleaseSalt Lick Fire Leaves Benefits For The Bridger-TetonPinedale, WY ... Humans fear fire. From an early age we learn that fire can hurt us. As we become property owners in wildland areas we also learn that fire can threaten our homes and properties. Our tendency is to view wildfire as an enemy to be feared and battled at all cost. But not always. Time and experience has also taught us that wildfires play an essential role in maintaining a healthy forest ecosystem.Years of suppressing wildfires has led to imbalances in the wildland. Vegetation that would normally have been cleared out by wildfire has accumulated to dangerous levels. These fuel accumulations lead to extremely intense fires that can sterilize soils, impacts water quality (erosion can cause siltation that affects fish), change the kinds of plants in an area and do other damage. The lack of..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:58:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Salt Lick Fire Winds Down (Salt Lick Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4111/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/798/4111/</guid><description><![CDATA["SALT LICK FIRE UpdateFire Information Number 866-742-1922Dick Birger, Susan Marzec, Daria DayJuly 16, 2007 8:00PM For Immediate ReleaseSalt Lick Fire Winds DownPinedale, WY ... Firefighters on the Salt Lick fire began mop up efforts in earnest today. Mop up means that crews are finding and extinguishing every remaining hotspot or smoke they can find all along and up to 200 feet inside the fire line. While the area has received precipitation it has not been enough to reduce the fire danger. The sub-alpine fir fuel type that the Salt Lick fire burned in is very volatile and tends to produce firebrands that can spot, or spread, long distances. As the fire area dries out over the next few weeks it is possible for some of the remaining un-burnt fuels within the fire perimeter to rekindle. Mopping up 200 feet inside the fire line will help prevent any firebrands from spotting outside of the burned area. Mop up efforts will be the focus of the suppression efforts for the next several days.As..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>