JACKSON HOLE, WYO – A fire has broke out in Leigh Canyon just south of Mt. Moran on the west side of Leigh Lake.
Smoke is visible and building in the area since late this morning. Authorities have not confirmed the exact location or how it started.
Update: 8:20pm
A release from Grand Teton National Park states that Teton Interagency firefighters responded to the Leigh Canyon Fire Saturday afternoon after reports of smoke in the area. Fire management staff are monitoring the fire and assessing management options for the long term management of the fire. The fire is located about one mile above Leigh Canyon from the west side of Leigh Lake at about 7,600 feet in elevation in Grand Teton National Park. As of Saturday evening, the size of the fire is estimated to be around three and a half acres with some spotting of downed logs in avalanche debris which caused smoke to be visible from the roads. The fire cause is unknown.
