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Fires are popping up all over the map. Here are updates from the great state of Wyoming.
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Green Fire Emergency Trail and Area Closure
Incident: Green Fire Wildfire
Released: 2015 Hours
An Emergency Area Closure has been issued for the fire area from the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Green River southerly and easterly along the Green River and along the east side of the Lower Green River Lake to the confluence of Clear Creek and the Green River, then northerly and easterly along Clear Creek to Clear Lake, then northerly along the east ridge of Osborn Mountain to Osbom Mountain summit, then from the summit of Osbom Mountain to Native Lake, then westerly along the Roaring Fork River to the point of the beginning.
All trails that are within the perimeter (#7094, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail) are closed due to the Green Fire. In addition, trail #s 7184 (Clear Creek) and 7146 (Roaring Fork), where they are immediately adjacent to the perimeter, are closed. See Area Closure Map and Emergency Area Closure Order.
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SNAKE FIRE UPDATE
August 7, 2013 – 9:00 p.m.
Reported: Monday afternoon, August 5, 2013Location: Three miles east of Yellowstone’s South Entrance Station along the boundary of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Yellowstone National ParkCause: LightningCurrent Size: Estimated at 200 acres – Zero percent containedResources: One Type 3 helicopter, one Type 6 wildland engine, and 25 personnel
Overview:
The Snake Fire was discovered shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, burning in heavy timber about three miles east of the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park along the boundary with the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The area had received numerous lightning strikes last Wednesday, and one of these strikes smoldered and came to life Monday starting the fire. Firefighting efforts are being jointly managed by the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park.
Wednesday’s Activities:
Modest fire activity was seen today by lookouts on the ground as well as from the air. The fire continued to burn with minimal growth inside the 200 acre perimeter. Additional firefighters were placed at the Mount Sheridan Lookout to get another good view to monitor the fire.
Thursday’s Weather Forecast:
Mostly sunny skies with a chance of scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, with light winds, with a high around 70 and a minimum relative humidity which could drop to 20 percent. The Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park are all in “High” fire danger.
Thursday’s Planned Firefighting Actions:
The Type 3 fire management team will be in place Thursday morning and working from Grant Village. Fire crews will be developing plans for structure protection around the park’s South Entrance for future use if ever needed. Monitoring of fire will remain the primary focus again Thursday.
Impacts to visitors and area residents:
All roads leading into and through the parks and the forest and all campgrounds, lodging, stores, and visitor services are open. The fire poses no threat to visitors or area residents. At times a tall smoke column rising above the fire may be seen from locations a very long distance away from the fire.Some trails and backcountry campsites near Yellowstone’s South Entrance have been temporarily closed. A map of the closure area is posted to the fire’s InciWeb site.
Public and firefighter safety is always the first concern and priority. The Greater Yellowstone area is a fire adapted ecosystem. Fire plays an important role in maintaining the health of this area’s wildlife habitat and vegetation. Fires are managed to protect people and property, enhance the area’s natural resources where appropriate, and safely and effectively use available firefighting resources.
Updated information:
The next fire update will be prepared and distributed by Noon Thursday, August 8. Updates will be posted online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3600/.
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Incident: Hardluck Fire Wildfire
Released: 8/7/13 0900 Hours
FACT SHEET
Hardluck Fire Shoshone National Forest
Fire Information: (307) 250-6867 (307) 250-0148
Status: 12,976 acres, 0 percent contained.
Fire History: Fire was reported by a fire detection flight on July 20, 2013. Fire was caused by a lightning strike within the days prior to the report. All structure protection and fuels reduction work on national forest lands at the end of the South Fork Road have been completed.
Objectives: Firefighter and public safety
Recent Events: Fire growth yesterday was primarily south along the South Fork of the Shoshone River as well as up Marston Creek. The fire spread on both sides of Bliss Creek Meadows as it progressed south.
Fire thought to have spotted over into Frontier Creek could not be found via aerial reconnaissance yesterday morning. Fire managers will reassess the area today.
Today’s Strategy: Notify and remove any people in the backcountry in the newly expanded portion of the closure area via USFS employees on horseback entering through Cougar and Shoshone Passes. Riders will enter today and continue into the weekend. Assess future management actions and continue fire monitoring.
Forecast: Sunny skies and a slight chance of an isolated shower in the area of the fire are forecast for today. Also, slightly warmer temperatures and a slight increase in relative humidity from yesterday. Thursday’s forecast calls for an increase in cloud cover, slightly cooler temps and slightly higher relative humidity.
Closures and Evacuations: Area closure expanded.
Content & Photography Credit: inciweb.org
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