New Fire Burning on Bridger-Teton South of Jackson
Incident: Rock Creek Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/29/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Mary Cernicek (307) 739-5564
Jackson, Wyo. - The Rock Creek fire was reported Saturday afternoon around 4:30pm on the west side of Munger Mountain on the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
The 5-acre fire is being suppressed by interagency crews as it burns in light fuels including sagebrush and aspen approximately half a mile south of Red Top Meadows. There are currently no road or trail closures at this time but recreationists are urged to use caution in the area.
There are 2 helicopters, 3 engines and 1 water tender on scene and additional resources have been ordered. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For additional information, visithttp://www.tetonfires.com/
