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Jackson, Wyo., August 21, 2024 – Strong winds produced large growth of the Fish Creek Fire on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Dry conditions and strong winds are expected to continue throughout the week, which may increase fire growth.Fremont County has coordinated pre-evacuation notices and utilizes the “Ready, Set, Go!” alert… Read more
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The Fish Creek Fire was discovered late in the day on Friday, August 16, 2024 on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is burning in heavy timber in a remote section of the North Fish Creek drainage, approximately 7 miles southwest of Togwotee Pass.
| Current as of | Thu, 08/22/2024 - 10:05 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately 7 miles southwest of Togwotee Pass |
| Incident Commander | Shad Cooper, Wyoming Type 3 |
| Coordinates |
43° 40' 28'' Latitude
-110° 8' 43
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 126 |
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| Size | 7,798 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/1/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy logging slash and timber (litter and understory) |
| Significant Events | Active, Flanking, isolated torching, and backing |
| Planned Actions |
Continue to scout containment locations and for values at risk |
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| Weather Concerns | Potential thunderstorm development over the next couple of days with strong gusty outflow winds |
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