JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Wildland fire managers are keeping an eye on the two-acre Box Fire currently burning in the Blackrock Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
The fire is believed to be lightning-caused and is burning east of Gravel Ridge. It is being monitored by air for its resource benefits.
The fire showed minimal activity yesterday. It is located in relatively dense timber with moderate ground fuels. No smoke has been seen from the fire as yet.
The main objectives of the management plan are to keep the fire from moving south and employing suppression there if necessary to protect values in the Buffalo River Valley which is at least 2 1/2 miles away.
Fire Managers are currently developing management action points (MAP) that will guide the course of action and direct necessary suppression strategies to protect the public and potential values at risk. Wildland fires from 1988 to more recently within the Teton Wilderness, have provided a “catcher’s mitt” to limit fire progression in north and east directions. Buffalo Valley infrastructure and values currently 2.5 miles or greater in distance from the fire, has been determined to be the primary objective for a protection and suppression strategy as identified within the developing MAP.
More information can be found through www.tetonfires.com. To report a fire or smoke call the Teton Interagency Fire Dispatch Center at 307.739.3630.
