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The lightning-caused Pack Trail fire was discovered September 15, 2024 and is burning 23 miles southeast of Moran, WY. The fire is burning on both the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Shoshone National Forest in Western Wyoming. An Incident Management Team is suppressing the fire. People within the Dubois area or Jackson Hole valley will likely continue to see smoke from this fire.
An emergency closure is in effect around the Pack Trail and Fish Creek Fires: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/btnf/alerts-notices. Smoke and the wildfire have repeatedly affected US Highway 26/287 throughout the month of September. Road conditions are available from WYDOT at https://www.wyoroad.info/511/511announcement.html
If you need assistance with your animals or with shelter or for any additional information on evacuation status, contact Fremont County Wyoming Emergency Management Agency at 307-856-2374.
The fire’s location is in remote, rugged, and inaccessible terrain with few roads. The fire is burning up to old fire scars (Purdy Fire and Lava Fire) and in heavy fuels, dead standing trees (snags), and downed timber. Due to the significant safety threats and inaccessibility, firefighters are not directly engaging the fire on the ground currently. Fire managers' top priority is ensuring firefighter and public safety.
| Current as of | Mon, 09/30/2024 - 23:19 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 2 miles northeast of the confluence of the South Fork and North Fork of Fish Creek |
| Incident Commander | Brian Milam Matt Croswait |
| Incident Description | Fires will continue to spread in the heavy dead and down vegetation. The fire is continuing to burn to the east. It is making runs, exhibiting large flame lengths, and producing significant smoke. Fire growth is largely being influenced by red flag conditions and the cold front. |
| Coordinates |
43° 35' 39'' Latitude
-110° 8' 48
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| Total Personnel: | 149 |
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| Size | 17,859 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 10/31/24 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber and brush Burning in heavy timber (Englemann Spruce and Subalpine Fir, TU5) with standing snag component. Sage / grass (GS2) is largely dormant and receptive to rapid fire spread. |
| Significant Events | Active, short crown runs, group torching, and flanking. The fire has grown 9.5 miles to the northeast and over 17,800 acres in the last 72 hours. Monday's fire behavior, while not as extreme as the previous two days, remained active. |
| Planned Actions |
Structure protection along subdivisions along highway 26. Heavy aviation, fixed and rotor wing support when winds allow to confine fire south of Highway 26. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 to 24 hours: Group torching, crown runs, and long range spotting expected. Significant fire growth to the northeast is expected. |
| Remarks |
Brooks Lake Road, East & West Pinnacle Drive, Breccia Drive, US HWY 26: Togwotee Pass from Mile Post 30-44, Long Creek Subdivision, Lava Mountain Subdivisions, Triangle C Ranch, old KOA, urban subdivision, including Timberline Ranch and Rawhide Ranches. Immediate Evacuation Required. Extreme winds and fire behavior have caused extreme fire behavior and rapid fire movement to these developments. |
| Weather Concerns | Humidity will still drop below 20 percent as the air behind the front is very dry. It will still be breezy, with gusts to 20 mph likely along the higher terrain. Similar conditions are expected Tuesday. Also, it will be notably cooler tonight at the Incident Command Post (ICP). Wednesday through Friday will see mild and dry conditions as weather systems stay away from the area. Wind will generally be breezy out of the west with humidity still dropping to around 20 percent each afternoon. Chances for precipitation remain very low, though slightly increase by the weekend. Still no strong indications of a wetting rain through the weekend. |
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