JACKSON, Wyo. — Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) has shared an update on the Fish Creek Fire, which now burns across 15,506 acres in the Jackson Ranger District, as of Monday, Sept. 2.
Warm, dry conditions on Sunday, Sept. 1, led to active fire behavior all day, generating significant smoke, according to BTNF. An update on Sunday morning clocked the fire at 12,978 acres, meaning the fire grew by approximately 2,500 acres between Sunday and Monday mornings. Winds pushed the fire beyond the Cottonwood Creek area toward the Dry Lake Creek bed, BTNF said.
“The most active fire was on the western side in remote areas but still well within the defined indirect control lines that are currently being constructed and strengthened,” BTNF posted to Facebook. “With the increase in smoke along Highway 26 visitors should use caution and drive carefully due to limited visibility, and firefighters are working off the road in several locations.”
BTNF forecasts that Monday’s dry weather followed by chances of thunderstorms could lead to further growth.
“Another warm, dry day will bring active fire behavior in unchecked fire edges,” BTNF posted. “Expect intense surface fire in the heavy fuels along with single tree and group tree torching. … The chance of thunderstorms today brings a chance of dangerous outflow winds over the fire. These can be erratic in nature and cause the fire to spread in multiple directions.”
See BTNF’s Facebook page for daily updates, including an aerial video of the wildfire.
