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More Current Fire Information: More lightning-caused small fires were reported on the Bridger-Teton National Forest on the Pinedale and Big Piney Ranger Districts yesterday and today. Fires were near Bondurant, on the Rim, in the Greys River District and up in the northern portion of the Forest. All of these fires were less than an acre in size and crews were able to either completely extinguish them or contain them. The Table Fire, located in the Snake River Canyon and east side of the river, across from the East Table Campground was reported this morning at 8:00 AM and is estimated at 1/10 acre in heavy timber. Two members of the Bridger-Teton National Forest Helitack crew have responded. The Jackson Fire, which was also reported this morning, is located on the border of the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests. This 1/10 spot fire is located two miles east of Powder Peak and is being responded to by Helitack Crews from the Caribou Targhee National Forest. Two smokejumpers are also assisting in suppression efforts. The North Fork Fire, reported early this morning is located in the Teton Wilderness, approximately 2 miles northeast of Turpin Meadows. Two smokejumpers are working to suppress this 1/10-acre spot fire. The Jack Fire is located on the Big Piney Ranger District in the Jack Creek drainage, east of Bondurant, WY. An Engine crew from the Bridger-Teton National Forest has responded with three crewmembers. The Crossley Fire, located in the Greys River Ranger District is being responded to by smokejumpers. The Jenny Fire reached ¼ acre on the Big Piney Ranger District, 3 miles east of Bondurant, WY, in the Jenny Creek Drainage. Supported by one helicopter performing water drops, and was controlled by engine crews from the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Bondurant Volunteer Fire Department. The Red Fire was located approximately one mile southeast of the Whiskey Grove Campground on the Green River in the Pinedale Ranger District. This lightning caused fire burned 1/10 of an acre and was contained by 6 crewmembers from the Bridger-Teton National Forest who were also supported by a single helicopter performing water bucket operations. The Mail Box Fire was located approximately 6 miles northeast of Bondurant, WY near Rock Creek, south of Tin Can Park on the Big Piney Ranger District. This fire reached ¼ acre in size. The Elk Fire, was located five miles southeast of Bondurant, WY, two miles south of Robinson Butte on the Big Piney Ranger District. This 1/10-acre fire was contained by 4 crewmembers supported by a helicopter performing water bucket operations.     The Mule Fire size reached 3,855 acres today and is 20% contained. Rain from thunderstorms helped slow the fire down a bit both yesterday and today. The fire continued to spot on the northeastern edge in Mill Creek and Dry Beaver Creek drainages. These spots in the heavily timbered areas are the primary targets of suppression activities. Crews have been successful in holding the southern edge of the fire on Horse Creek Road.    Private structures are located within 5 miles to the east of the fire adjacent to the Forest, but these structures are not immediately threatened. Currently there are twelve 20-person hand crews, four ten-person camp crews, three helicopters, three air-tankers, three dozers, nine wildland engines, two lead planes and a Type II National Incident Management Team fom North Carolina.    The fire is located approximately 20 miles west of Daniel with its eastern edge six miles west of the Sherman Guard Station. It is one mile north of Prospect Peak and approximately one mile south of Horse Mountain on the Big Piney Ranger District. The fire base is located on the Cottonwood/Ryegrass road, moved from Sherman Guard Station to get more distance away from the fire and out of the path of the smoke. The fire command team is performing a structural protection analysis as a precautionary step in case the fire begins to threaten private structures adjacent to the forest. See the PDF links above for detailed maps showing the current fire perimeter and an area map showing a broader view of the fire in relation to Daniel, Hoback Ranches and Beaver Ridge.   Fire restrictions will go into effect beginning Thursday, July 18th on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and in Grand Teton National Park. The fire danger has been elevated to Very High as of Tuesday, July 16th. Daily Forest Service press release updates for this fire are available from the Bridger-Teton National Forest fire page. For more information, contact the Bridger-Teton National Forest at (307) 739-5500 or call the new toll-free information hot line numbers. Other area fires: Fires are currently burning in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. The Teton Fires web site also has interagency fire information links for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, www.tetonfires.com. The public is encouraged to report any new smoke columns they see. You can keep up with where the fires are burning by checking in on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Large Fire update page and Fire Map.	Fire Page Sponsor
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Mule Fire Map Click for larger map CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Bridger-Teton National Forest: Partial fire restrictions go into effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest beginning Thursday, July 18th. Back country users are reminded that campfires are not allowed above timberline in the wilderness at any time. Fireworks are prohibited at all times. Restrictions Sublette County Lighting fireworks is prohibited within Sublette County. BLM: Fire restrictions began July 4th. No open fires except within developed recreation sites. Regulations regarding smoking, operating a chain saw, and welder are in effect. No fireworks. State: Restrictions went into effect on State lands on June 11th. No open fires, barbecue grills or fireworks on any lands or facilities administered by the Game and Fish Department.

Links to earlier Fire Info: July 17, 2002 July 16, 2002 July 15, 2002 July 14, 2002 July 13, 2002 July 6, 2002 July 5, 2002 July 4, 2002 July 3, 2002 July 2, 2002 July 1, 2002 June 30, 2002 June 29, 2002 2001 Fire Updates 2000 Fire Updates For More Info on the Web Teton Fires Bridger-Teton National Forest National Interagency Fire Center NIFC NIFC Wildland Fire Map Where to get more information: Bridger-Teton NF Fire Info Mary Lendman or Jason Anderson 307-739-5542 or 307-739-5564 Pinedale Ranger District, BTNF 307-367-4326 Big Piney Ranger District, BTNF 307-276-3375

Where to report fires: Sublette County Sheriff's Office 911 or 307-367-4378 Pinedale Ranger District 307-367-4326 Big Piney Ranger District 307-276-3375 BTNF Supervisor's Office (Jackson) 307-739-5500 Teton Fire Dispatch (Grand Teton Park in Moose) 307-739-3630 307-739-3300 Callers are reminded that if they are using a cell phone, they may not get a local office when they dial 911. The best place to call for area fires is either the local Sheriff's office or the Bridger-Teton Fire Office. Be prepared to give a location of the smoke, your name, where you are calling from, and how they can get ahold of you again for more information if needed.