The fire is 3,114 acres and 55% contained.
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A helicopter positioning for a drop on the Pole Creek Fire on Wednesday, August 30. (COURTESY PHOTO / Bridger-Teton National Forest)
Date of Detection: August 4, 2017
Current Size: 3114
Location: 25-miles northwest of Kemmerer, WY
Cause: Human Caused
Containment: 55%
Resources on Fire: There are currently 159 personnel on this incident, including the following resources:
Firefighters patrolled and strengthened fireline on the southwest corner. Working in difficult terrain, they advanced the southern line to the east. Crews also cleared access roads of fire debris on the northern side of the fire while dousing hot spots within and along the fire perimeter. Predicted cooler temperatures, considerable cloud cover, and possible wetting rain will help to further diminish fire activity. Incident managers continue adjusting resources to match the current fire conditions.
Today, firefighters will assess and mitigate potential fire spread. Crews will work to remove hazard trees on affected forest roads to provide greater access to active areas of the fire. Firefighter safety remains the top priority while minimizing impacts to private property, grazing, timber, and important habitat. The Type 3 Incident Management Team will also respond to any new fires in the area.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest users are required to attend their campfires at all times and put them out cold. In Lincoln County and much of southwestern Wyoming grasses and other vegetation are critically dry. Extreme caution is urged when starting and putting out a campfire on public or private lands.
There is a Forest Area, Road and Trail Closure in place for the Pole Creek Fire. This closure is for public and firefighter safety. Those spending time near the fire area are advised to stay alert to changing conditions. To see the current Closure Area and Map go to the Bridger-Teton National Forest Website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf or www.inciweb.gov
Hunters are advised that portions of bear, antelope, deer, elk, and moose hunt areas in the southeast Kemmerer Ranger District fall within the Bridger-Teton National Forest area closure. For more information please visit https://wgfd.wyo.gov or call (307) 875-3223.
