Contacts: Brad Purdy (307) 775-6328 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Wyoming) Kari Peak (385) 707-3471 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Utah)

Summary: The fire experienced no perimeter growth today, and fire behavior was minimal.  The fire remains at 90% containment. The Type 3 team will transition the fire to a Type 4 team tomorrow. 

 Social Media: Twitter: @UtahFireInfo, @BLMWY (#RichardMountainFire)  Facebook: @ UtahFireInfo, @BLMWyoming

 Start Date: August 3, 2020

 Location and Jurisdiction: 50 miles south of Rock Springs, Wyoming.  Bureau of Land Management Wyoming and Utah

 Cause: Under investigation

 Fire Size: 7,632 acres

 Complexity: Type 3 Incident Command

 Percent Contained:  90%

 Fire Behavior: Minimal; creeping, backing

 Structures Threatened:  Oil and gas resources in Utah

 Fuels and Terrain:  The fire is burning through pinyon pine, juniper, grass and brush in steep terrain.

 Fire Crews/Resources: 2 engines, 1 watertender, 1 (20 person) crew. 77 personnel total.

 Evacuations and Closures:  Clay Basin Road is now open. Closures for Section B of the Green River in Utah have been lifted.  Browns Park Road closure has been lifted. There are currently no evacuations or closures in place.
 
Last fire fact sheet for Richard Mountain Fire.  

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – Minimal Fire activity occurred on the Richard Mountain Fire and crews were able to achieve 90% containment yesterday. The BLM Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team is also working to demobilize units assigned to the fire and prepare to turn management of the incident over to a local Type 4 team. Although, dangerous red flag weather conditions remain it is unlikely that fire crews will need to directly engage the fire. The Richard Mountain Fire is now estimated to be 7,633 acres and is not expected to grow due to fire activity. The fire is located about 5 miles north of Dutch John, UT or 50 miles south of Rock Springs, WY. 

Contacts: Brad Purdy (307) 775-6328 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Wyoming)

       Kari Peak (385) 707-3471 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Utah)

Summary: The fire experienced no perimeter growth today, but did have some interior single tree torching.  Crews and resources were able to gain 90% containment of the perimeter. Red flag warnings are in effect the next two days. 

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – Fire activity continues to moderate on the Richard Mountain Fire and crews are focused on achieving 100% containment by reinforcing established control lines and install new lines as needed. The BLM Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team is also working with federal, state and local agency administrators to evaluate the fire area and implement rehabilitation measures. 

Dangerous red flag weather conditions remain, and fire crews will engage the fire if the need arises and the probability of success is high. The Richard Mountain Fire is now estimated to be 7,633 acres, but the increase is due to more accurate mapping not fire activity. The fire is 40% contained and located about 5 miles north of Dutch John, UT or 50 miles south of Rock Springs, WY. 

The closures along Browns Park Road and the “B” portion of the Green River between the Little Hole and Indian Crossing boat ramps have been lifted. Motorists traveling along Browns Park Road are being asked to drive slowly and be aware that firefighting equipment and personnel are present in the area. 

The temporary closure along Clay Basin Road remains in effect but is being evaluated. Closures will be lifted when it is safe for the public to return to the area. Additional fire information, including closure information, can be found on the fire’s InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6918/. 

The Richard Mountain Fire began at approximately 2 p.m. on August 3, 2020 and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

Please report all wildfires immediately to the Casper Fire Dispatch Center (WY) at 1-800-295-9953, the Uintah Basin Interagency Dispatch Center (UT) at 1-435-789-7021 or local 911. 

Contacts:
Brad Purdy (307) 775-6328 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Wyoming) Kari Peak (385) 707-3471 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Utah)

Summary: The fire experienced minimal perimeter growth today.  Some interior burning.  Crews and resources were able to gain 40% containment of the perimeter.

Social Media: • Twitter: @UtahFireInfo, @BLMWY (#RichardMountainFire)• Facebook: @ UtahFireInfo, @BLMWyoming

Start Date: August 3, 2020 
 
Location and Jurisdiction: 50 miles south of Rock Springs, Wyoming.  Bureau of Land Management Wyoming and Utah 
 
Cause: Under investigation 
 
Fire Size: 7,633 acres; increase in acreage due to more accurate mapping 
 
Complexity: Type 3 Incident Command 
 
Percent Contained:  40% 
 
Fire Behavior: Minimal; creeping, smoldering, backing, single tree torching 
 
Structures Threatened:  Oil and gas resources in Utah 
 
Fuels and Terrain:  The fire is burning through pinyon pine, juniper, grass and brush in steep terrain. 
 
Fire Crews/Resources: 14 engines, 2 watertender, 5 (20 person) crews, 1 dozer and 3 helicopters.  227 personnel total. 
 
Evacuations and Closures:  Closures for Section B of the Green River in Utah have been lifted.  Browns Park Road closure has been lifted. Clay Basin Road remains closed at Hwy 191.
 
For more information on the Richard Mountain Fire >> https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6918/

 ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – Fire activity on the Richard Mountain Fire has diminished over the past 24 hours, but dangerous red flag weather conditions remain. Fire crews remain focused on keeping the fire west of Red Creek, south of Clay Basin Road, East of Highway 191, and north of Browns Park Road. Crews will also be reinforcing and securing fire lines to minimize fire spread potential, mopping up any remaining hot spots, and evaluating areas that may require rehabilitation. 
The fire is approximately 7046 acres, 30% contained and located about 5 miles north of Dutch John, UT or 50 miles south of Rock Springs, WY. The fire burned in both Utah and Wyoming.  
The closures along Browns Park Road and the “B” portion of the Green River between the Little Hold and Indian Crossing boat ramps have been lifted following discussions between the Incident Management Team and federal, state, and local agency administrators. Motorists traveling along Browns Park Road are being asked to drive slowly and be aware that firefighting equipment and personnel are present in the area. 
The temporary closure along Clay Basin Road remains in effect but is being evaluated. Closures will be lifted when it is safe for the public to return to the area. Additional fire information, including closure information, can be found on the fire’s InciWeb page at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6918/. 
The Richard Mountain Fire began at approximately 2 p.m. on August 3, 2020 and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 
Please report all wildfires immediately to the Casper Fire Dispatch Center (WY) at 1-800-295-9953, the Uintah Basin Interagency Dispatch Center (UT) at 1-435-789-7021 or local 911. 

Contacts: Brad Purdy (307) 775-6328 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Wyoming)        Kari Peak (385) 707-3471 | Richard Mountain Fire PIO (Utah)

Summary: The fire experienced minimal perimeter growth today.  Some interior burning.  Crews and resources were able to gain 30% containment of the perimeter.
Social Media: • Twitter: @UtahFireInfo, @BLMWY (#RichardMountainFire)• Facebook: @ UtahFireInfo, @BLMWyoming
Start Date: August 3, 2020 Location and Jurisdiction: 50 miles south of Rock Springs, Wyoming.  Bureau of Land Management Wyoming and Utah Cause: Under investigation Fire Size: 7,046 acres Complexity: Type 3 Incident Command Percent Contained:  30% Fire Behavior: Minimal; creeping, smoldering, backing, single tree torching Structures Threatened:  Oil and gas resources in Utah Fuels and Terrain:  The fire is burning through pinyon pine, juniper, grass and brush in steep terrain. Fire Crews/Resources: 17 engines, 2 watertender, 5 (20 person) crews, 1 dozer and 4 helicopters.  250 personnel total. Evacuations and Closures:  Section B of the Green River in Utah is closed for recreational use from the Little Hole boat ramp to the Indian Crossing boat ramp.  Browns Park Road is closed at Jesse Ewing Canyon and at Hwy 191.  Clay Basin Road is closed at Hwy 191.
For more information on the Richard Mountain Fire >> https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6918/

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – Several wildland firefighting resources have arrived at the Richard Mountain fire burning approximately 50 miles south of Rock Springs in both Utah and Wyoming. A total of 217 firefighters are now working to keep the fire west of Red Creek, south of Clay Basin Road, East of Highway 191, and north of Browns Park Road. 

“Overall, we had some decent weather conditions yesterday allowing us to get some valuable resources in place to work this fire,” said Operations Section Chief Mike Wengert. “We did have some fire move south of Browns Park Road yesterday afternoon, so we’re going to have 1 of our 3 divisions in that area focusing on keeping the fire contained west of Red Creek and north of the Goslin Mountains.” 
The Richard Mountain Fire grew slowly over the past 12 hours and is approximately 7,064 acres, burning in pinyon pine, juniper, grass, and brush in steep terrain.  
Today should be a critical day for crews working the Richard Mountain Fire as weather conditions could cause fire behavior to increase quickly. 
The Richard Mountain Fire began at approximately 2 p.m. on August 3, 2020 and remains 0% contained. Fire crews will continue to engage the fire as necessary to protect valuable resources in the area when they have a high probability of success and risk to personnel is manageable. A temporary emergency closure for the “B” portion of the Green River from the Little hole boat ramp to the Indian Crossing boat ramp remains in effect. 
Please report all wildfires immediately to the Casper Fire Dispatch Center (WY) at 1-800-295-9953, the Uintah Basin Interagency Dispatch Center (UT) at 1-435-789-7021 or local 911. 

UPDATE 8/7/20 Browns Park Road is now open. Section B of the Green River is now open.  Clay Basin Road is still closed at Hwy 191. 

Summary: The Type 3 incident command team assumed command of the Richard Mountain fire this morning.  The fire gained 64 acres today. Containment is at 0%
Social Media: 
• Twitter: @UtahFireInfo, @BLMWY (#RichardMountainFire)
• Facebook: @ UtahFireInfo, @BLMWyoming
Start Date: August 3, 2020
Location and Jurisdiction: 50 miles south of Rock Springs, Wyoming.  Bureau of Land Management Wyoming and Utah
Cause: Under investigation
Fire Size: 6,564
Complexity: Type 3 Incident Command
Percent Contained:  0%
Fire Behavior: Isolated torching, running in sagebrush
Structures Threatened:  Oil and gas resources in Utah
Fuels and Terrain:  The fire is burning through pinyon pine, juniper, grass and brush on steep terrain.
Fire Crews/Resources: 12 engines, 1 watertender, 9 (20 person) crews, 1 dozer and 3 helicopter.  217 personnel total.
Evacuations and Closures:  Section B of the Green River in Utah is closed for recreational use from the Little Hole boat ramp to the Indian Crossing boat ramp.