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This is the final Update for the Pack Trail Fire

People & Equipment: 73 Personnel, 2 Crews, 1 Local Engine, 1 Helicopter, 1 Ambulance 

Current Situation: The Pack Trail Fire is 89,930 acres, Fire Confinement 95%

Operations – Recent snowfall has restricted access to a large area of the fire perimeter and is expected to persist in the days ahead. The fire is in a patrol and monitor status as interior smoke and heat are still present. The fire will be monitored by the Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests as needed. Winter weather and increased fuel moistures should continue to reduce any threats of continuing fire activity. Suppression repair activities have been completed in all areas still accessible to resources.

Safety – Residents and visitors are reminded to exercise extreme caution when dealing with fires or other possible ignition sources.  Please use caution while driving near the fire areas, especially on narrow secondary roads due to snow or ice accumulation. Be Very Careful on reopened roads in and near the fire area. Check with WY-DOT for updated road conditions, especially if you are planning to travel on US-26 across the Continental Divide. 

Weather—Widespread snow showers are expected to continue through Wednesday as additional disturbances move across the area and colder air is ushered in. Weather patterns will be seasonal with intermittent snow and cold temperatures. The cold temperatures and snow will continue to decrease any fire activity. The weather forecast is predicted to bring fire-season ending conditions.

Evacuations – The Fremont County Emergency Management Agency has lifted all evacuation levels for the Union Pass subdivision, Lava Mountain Lodge, Triangle C Ranch, and Old Mackenzie Ranch, effective October 30, 2024.  All evacuation areas within the Pack Trail Fire have been lifted. See the Fremont County Emergency Management Facebook Page or the Teton County Emergency Management website for additional information. 

Road Closures – The Union Pass Road on the Pinedale Ranger District (BTNF) from Mosquito Lake to the Moon Lake Road on the Wind River District (SHO) will be open effective 6:00am Monday, November 4, 2024. Moon Lake Road will be open effective 6:00am Monday, November 4, 2024. 

Forest Closures - Closure Order #04-03-24-317 will be rescinded effective 6:00am Monday, November 4, 2024. The forest areas described in Closure Order #04-03-24-317 are now open.

For more information, visit: Bridger-Teton Forest website - https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf  Facebook: USDA Forest Service - Shoshone National Forest  Pack Trail Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wybtf-pack-trail-fire