Snowfall and cooler temperatures forecasted this week are being considered a “season-ending weather event” for the fire that has burned for several months atop Togwotee Pass.
Wildfires
Fish Creek Fire forces evacuations, temporarily closes highway over Togwotee Pass
Highway 26/287 is temporarily closed between the east side of Grand Teton National Park and Dubois due to increased smoke and decreased visibility. There’s currently no date set for when it might re-open.
Fish Creek Fire crews make progress, Togwotee Pass delays Thursday
Crews are making headway on the Fish Creek fire, though evacuation notices remain for nearby residents and driving delays are expected for Togwotee Pass.
Fish Creek Fire forces pre-evacuation notices along Togwotee Pass
Fremont County has issued pre-evacuation notices for businesses, homes and along a 6-mile stretch of the popular highway over Togwotee Pass.
New fire rapidly burning in Bridger Teton National Forest
The Forest Service is asking for additional firefighting resources to control the blaze.
Hikers on the Continental Divide Trail advised to avoid section near Dubois due to wildfire
The Leeds Creek Fire was first reported Aug. 1 in the Bridger Teton National Forest, about 18 miles southwest of the town of Dubois. Maps show it’s burning right through the Continental Divide Trail.
Permanent wildland firefighter pay raise passed by U.S. House, and advocates are hopeful
The National Federation of Federal Employees, which has been pushing hard for the reform, is hopeful of ultimate passage, pointing to significant bipartisan support for firefighter raises.
An all women’s fire crew in Western Colorado clears a path for more women in wildland firefighting
As fire season gets underway in Colorado, local, state, and federal agencies are working hard to recruit wildland firefighters to both respond to and prevent dangerous blazes. While it’s a difficult job, many firefighters say it’s rewarding to do work that keeps them outdoors and makes a positive difference.
Town and county officials consider improving town’s fire resiliency
For the first time, the community wildfire protection plan would aim to make most new developments in Jackson more resistant to flames.
