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The Clearwater Fire is burning and smoldering in steep, inaccessible terrain covered with timber and brush. This pattern is likely to continue for some time.
Two Devil's Canyon firefighters work on their chainsaw motors at the end of their shift.
Summary
The Clearwater Fire started on Friday, July 19th, 2024, in the early afternoon and was caused by fire in the vicinity of the Elk Fork drainage. Due to heavy fuels in steep, inaccessible terrain, the fire is likely to burn and smolder for some time in conifer forest, brush, and dead and down logs even if cooler temperatures and precipitation prevail.
Closures
The Wapiti Campground reopens on Wednesday, August 14; Elk Fork Campground and Clearwater Campground are closed until fire conditions allow otherwise. These closures provide for public safety and increased access for fire resources.
A road and trail closure is in effect at NFS Road #424, Elk Fork Road, and NFS Trail # 760, Elk Fork Trail. The closure order (#021404-24-03) can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1196718.pdf
Additional Information
The Shoshone National Forest implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions due to very dry conditions of fuels and continued hot, dry weather. A copy of the order (#02-14-04-24-04) can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1197676.pdf.
Fire activity remains high throughout the western U.S. and Canada, resulting in widespread smoke. Use the Air Now link to check air quality conditions; click here to view an overview map of fire activity.
| Current as of | Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:46 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 11 Miles West of Wapiti, Wyoming |
| Incident Commander | Ron Steffens, Wyoming Type 3 Incident Command Team |
| Coordinates |
44° 26' 85'' Latitude
-109° 40' 4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 80 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,896 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 62% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/15/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory) Brush (2 feet) |