JACKSON, Wyo. — The Horse Creek Fire, which has been burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) for over a month, has been 100% contained, BTNF reported Friday, August 2.
The lightning-caused wildfire sparked July 1 in the Big Piney Ranger District, and had spread to cover 43 acres by the middle of the month. It has not grown in size since then. By July 23, the fire was 50% contained and two days later that figure rose to 90%.
Firefighters continue to work to suppress the blaze. These efforts turned over from an incident management team to a local Forest Service engine based out of Pinedale on Friday, August 2.
The fire is located on a steep ridge in a remote, mountainous area, making firefighting efforts challenging, according to BTNF.
The forest announced it has reopened roads and trails that had been closed due to the fire, including NFS Road 10389 (North Horse Creek Road), NFS Trail 2053 (North Horse Creek Trail), Trail 2051 (Dry Beaver Trail), Trail 2130 (Grizzly Creek trail), Trail 2049 (Rim Trail) and Trail 2052 (Horse Mountain Trail).
Visitors are advised to exercise caution in the areas around the fire, looking out for falling trees and tree limbs, falling rock and flash flooding.
“As with any wildland fire, hazards exist and will continue to exist after the fire is called out,” BTNF warned on its Facebook page.
