BIG PINEY, Wyo. — The Horse Fire on Bridger-Teton National Forest’s (BTNF) Big Piney Ranger District is currently burning on 2,321 acres of heavy, dry timber, according to a Thursday update by BTNF.

The lightning-caused fire that has been burning for almost two weeks is being fought by 203 personnel. According to InciWeb, it is 44% contained, and crews are continuing to work in the area around the burn scar from the 2007 Horse Creek Fire. Closures remain in place in the area.

InciWeb also stated that the public could notice an increase in smoke over the Horse Fire area today, and to take precautions as needed. To check air quality information in the area, visit this website. Fire danger in BTNF is now rated as “high.”

“Firefighter safety remains a top priority as crews work through areas of heavy snags and challenging terrain,” InciWeb posted on Thursday.

The forecast calls for a slight warming and drying trend through Thursday and Friday. Winds will remain light then increase in speed Thursday afternoon when gusts could reach 25 mph. Friday will see a similar pattern with wind and gusts likely to reach 30 mph in the afternoon. Relative humidity will drop to around 20% during the afternoons and increase to about 45% overnight. No precipitation is expected through Saturday.

See the Horse Fire on InciWeb. Keep an eye on regional fire danger on the Teton Interagency Fire website.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.