The fire situation for our southern half of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is still calm with no new fires to report. The old fires are still being patrolled and watched, but are controlled and not a concern. The Winds, Wyoming Range and Gros Ventre mountains are all open and no campfire restrictions are in effect. Fire danger is still very high, so please be very careful with open fires and cigarettes. If you do build a fire, please make certain it is out before you leave your camp and never leave a campfire unattended.

The Green Knoll fire up near Wilson, several miles southwest of Jackson, is at the homes in subdivisions, but so far no structures have been lost due to the heroic efforts of the many firefighters and air attack crews working long hours on this fire. The official word now is that this fire is believed to have been human-caused, started by a campfire. Residents in the town of Wilson are on standby in case an evacuation order is given, but they hope that won't happen. For the official word on the status of the fires, go to the Teton Fires web site or call the Interagency Fire Information Center. There have been some media reports that have been in error about the fire situation, so be sure to check the Teton Fires web site or call the IFIC at 307-739-5577 for the official source of information about current fire activity and at risk structures affected by the fire. The fire is currently at 4,620 acres and has over 1,000 fire fighting personnel on the job. It is being called 50% contained on the SE and SW sides. Fire perimeter map (7/28)

The town of Jackson is not threatened by this fire. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are also open and operating normally. If you're planning a trip near this area, you can contact the Jackson Chamber of Commerce for the latest on how the fire might affect your travel plans at www.jacksonholechamber.com or call 307-733-3316. The Interagency Fire Information Center is located at 340 N. Cache St., Jackson, WY with phone lines staffed from 7 am to 10 pm daily now, 307-739-5500. Click here for pictures from the Green Knoll Fire.

• Articles on CNN's web site about the Wyoming fires: Campfire May be Cause of Wyoming Blaze (July 9, 2001), "Green Slime" May Save Homes from Wyoming Fire (July 27, 2001) and Wildfire Spreads in Wyoming Forest Land (July 26, 2001)
• The state of Wyoming Tourism Department now also has frequently updated fire information for tourists and travelers at www.wyomingtourism.org.
• Map of other wild fires in the US

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