JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Yet another fire has been detected in the Hoback.
The Buck Creek Fire was reported today, Wednesday, at 12:09pm burning on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is on the southern tip of the Beaver Mountain ridgetop.
The fire was spotted by aerial support for the Roosevelt Fire. Firefighters on the initial aerial reconnaissance estimated that it is 0.10 acres. The fire is on the ground and in a few trees. Fire behavior currently consists of creeping and smoldering with moderate spread-potential.
Two helitack firefighters onboard for the initial size-up were dropped off to initiate full-suppression action. The helicopter reconfigured with a bucket at Bryan Flats and is assisting them with water drops. No structures are threatened. The cause is unknown.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest, along with other surrounding federal, state, and county lands, is currently under Stage 1 fire restrictions (Wilderness Areas exempt). Most campfires and grills are not allowed. Know before you go by getting detailed information on what is and is not allowed during a Stage 1 restriction. The Forest needs all recreationists using public lands to comply with the restrictions and not have a fire unless it is in a designated campground in a Forest–Service provided ring.
