The Rock Creek fire was reported Saturday afternoon September 29, 2012 around 4:30pm.

The fire is south of Jackson, north of Hoback Junction, and located on the west side of Munger Mountain. The 30-acre fire is being suppressed by interagency crews as it burns in light fuels including sagebrush and aspen approximately half a mile south of Red Top Meadows. There are currently no road or trail closures at this time but recreationists are urged to use caution in the area.

There are 2 helicopters, 3 engines and 1 water tender on scene and additional resources have been ordered. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Basic Information

Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Location 10 mi south of Jackson; .5mi South of Redtop Meadows
Incident Commander White/bentley(t)

Current Situation

Total Personnel 15
Size 30 acres
Fuels Involved
Aspen and Sage
Fire Behavior
The active fire has been “knocked out” and is reported to be smoldering in some areas within the fire’s perimeter. The cold night air and relative humidity recovery will provide very little influence for further fire activity this evening.
Significant Events
Multiple interagency resources responded to the incident for a full suppression strategy. Helicopter support aided in reduced the fire’s activity within the initial attack phase of the incident. Crews have pulled of the fire for safety at 2100 on Saturday and will resume mop up operation first thing on Sunday morning.

OutlookRemarks
Fire Danger on the Bridger Teton National Forest is VERY HIGH and Stage one fire restrictions are in place. Anyone considering spending time in the Teton interagency fire area must consider bringing enough propane fuel to provide for cooking accommodations and plan accordingly. Absolutely no open campfires are allowed , fire restrictions continue to be in effect and are enforced on Federal, State and County lands.

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