UPDATE: BTNF posted at 4:18 p.m. that the fire has grown to encompass 80 to 100 acres. The fire has spotted over the road.
JACKSON, Wyo. — A 2-acre wildland fire is actively burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest’s (BTNF) Blackrock Ranger District as of Wednesday afternoon.
The Spread Creek Fire is burning in timber, torching and spotting in high winds near Sagebrush Flat at the top of Spread Creek, BTNF posted to Facebook. The Rescue 22 helicopter, a wildland fire module, two type-3 engines and a 10-person module from Teton Helitack are responding.
“More resources are being ordered to help with suppression efforts,” BTNF posted. “The public is asked to please stay off the Flagstaff Road while firefighting efforts are underway.”
This is a developing story. Buckrail will provide information as it becomes available.
