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Jackson, Wyo., August 21, 2024– The Fish Creek Fire was discovered on Friday, August 16, in a remote area of the North Fork Fish Creek drainage, approximately 7 miles southwest of Togwotee Pass. The lightning-caused fire is currently 3207-acres in size burning in heavy timber, litter, understory and standing dead spruce. Smoke from the fire may be visible from Grand Teton National Park, the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), as well as Moran, Dubois, Jackson and Pinedale, WY.

Today, crews are scouting areas to maximize suppression efforts while assessing values at risk.

With continued warmer, drier, and windy conditions expected into the weekend, crews anticipate increased fire growth. Historically, the Fish Creek Fire has shown its most active growth during periods of increased wind and thunderstorm activity. The significant amount of dead and downed trees, combined with heavy undergrowth and wind, continues to fuel the fire’s expansion.

Afternoon winds are expected throughout the week, increasing smoke and reducing visibility. Smoke has impacted US HWY 26/287, and motorists are encouraged to drive with their headlights on for safety.

Residents and recreationalists are encouraged to review the Ready, Set, Go emergency management system.

Ready, Set, Go! Teton County: https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/1846/Ready-Set-GO

Ready, Set, Go!  Fremont County: https://www.fremontcountywy.org/government/departments/emergency_management/index.php

For more information, please visit the fire’s InciWeb page at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wybtf-fish-creek-fire

For other news, events and information you can call 307-739-5500 or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf or follow the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Facebook @BridgerTetonNF or on X (formerly Twitter) @BridgerTetonNF.