JACKSON, Wyo. — The Horse Creek Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) continues to burn but is now 90% contained, according to the forest.
The fire has been going for almost a month since it started from a lightning strike July 1. It is currently covering 43 acres in the Big Piney Ranger District of BTNF, and has stayed at that size for about two weeks.
Just days ago, on Tuesday, July 23, a Forest Prevention Officer with BTNF told Buckrail the fire was 50% contained. Two days later, on July 25, that figure had jumped up to 90%, according to the forest’s Facebook page.
BTNF credits ideal weather conditions and the firefighters on scene for increasing containment of the fire.
“Crews continue work to suppress the 43-acre fire, which has seen minimal fire growth over the past several days,” BTNF said on Facebook. “Favorable weather, with higher relative humidity and lower temperatures over the last week have helped crews get into the fire area safely and gain containment.”
Starting on Friday, July 26, the fire’s rating will be downgraded from Type 4 to Type 5, meaning that managing it has become less complex. The fire rating went from Type 3 down to Type 4 on Saturday, July 20.
The Teton wildfire module, which trims and cuts down trees to prevent fire spread, a paramedic and a helicopter will stay on site with the firefighters, according to BTNF.
Area closures in the vicinity of the fire remain in effect. Go here for up-to-date closure information.
