Firefighters manage the burn zone. Photo: EJ Brooks
JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Ranger District began prescribed burn operations yesterday, April 12.
The Tetons to Snake Fuels Reduction Project is targeting four areas, Trail End Road, Taylor Mountain, Mosquito Creek North, and Phillips Bench.
Taylor Mountain and Mosquito Creek units were ignited yesterday. According to the Bridger-Teton National Forest, resources were successful with both hand and aerial ignitions. Work will continue today as firefighters take advantage of good weather. Expect smoke in the area.
The Tetons to Snake Fuels Reduction Project aims to decrease the risk from unwanted wildfires that could impact communities in the wildland urban interface, the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development. These communities include Phillips Ridge, Fish Creek, Teton Village, Wilson, and the Fall Creek Corridor communities.
Taylor Mountain prescribed burn. Photo: EJ Brooks
Firefighters manage the burn zone. Photo: EJ Brooks

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.