InciWeb
Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
Other
- Fire size is 653 acres and has not seen any growth in several days
- Ground resources continue to work the fire, mopping up hot spots and securing the fire line
- Air resources are standing by to support ground resources at established helibases in the area
- Expecting warmer temperatures with a chance of thunderstorms and mild to moderate winds over the next several weeks
- Located in Medicine Bow National Forest, Laramie Peak unit
- Converse County, Wyo.
- Approximately five miles southwest of the Esterbrook community
- Bulk of fire is located on a rocky, inaccessible ridge between Buzzard Peak and Spring Hill
- Aggressive initial response with aerial and ground resources on this full suppression fire contributed to stopping fire growth quickly
- During initial response on Sat., large air tankers from Jeffco in Colo. delivered 14,512 gallons of retardant on the fire. SEATs provided an additional amount from Casper.
| Current as of | Thu, 07/28/2022 - 06:39 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 7 miles Southwest of Esterbrook, WY |
| Incident Commander | Forest Service, MBRTB |
| Coordinates |
42° 20' 8'' Latitude
-105° 29' 48
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 12 |
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| Size | 653 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 95% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Minimal, Smoldering |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Minimal fire activity expected. |
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| Remarks |
Reduction in acreage due to more accurate mapping. |