Continuing News: Wild Fires Current information on wild fires near Pinedale, Wyoming, the western Wind River Mountains, the Wyoming Range, and the southern portion of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.	Partial Camp Fire Restrictions go in effect beginning Thursday, July 18 Fire Page sponsored by: Triple Peak Lodge
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More Current Fire Information: The Mule Creek Fire grew to 4,000 acres today as winds pushed the fire over the northern ridge into Mill Creek and Dry Beaver Creek drainages overnight. Heavy spotting continued to occur east of the fire, fueled partly by thunderstorm cells that have brought very strong and erratic winds. So far, crews have been able to hold the southern edge of the fire on Horse Creek Road. The smoke from the fire drifted heavily into Pinedale during the late afternoon due to the wind shifts caused by the thunderstorm cell activity.    The fire is located approximately 20 miles west of Daniel with its eastern edge six miles west of the Sherman Guard Station. It is one mile north of Prospect Peak and approximately one mile south of Horse Mountain on the Big Piney Ranger District. The fire is being called 10% contained and is moving into stands of more commercially desireable lodgepole. No structures are currently threatened by the fire. Rural homes are located several miles to the east and to the north of the fire, which has prompted the fire command team to start a structural protection analysis as a precautionary step in case the fire begins to threaten those areas. See the PDF links above for detailed maps showing the current fire perimeter and an area map showing a broader view of the fire in relation to Daniel, Hoback Ranches and Beaver Ridge.     Due to steep terrain, hazardous conditions, and snags, crews are working in daylight hours only. There have been no serious injuries to date on the fire, with dehydration and altitude sickness being the most serious concerns that have been dealt with so far. Two new crews arrived today bringing the manpower on the ground to 240 people plus camp crews. Three helicopters, three air tankers, and two lead planes are still assigned to the fire. The Type II Team from North Carolina is now in charge of the fire, headed by Commander Dan Smith. Major developments today: The fire pushed over the ridge into Mill Creek and Dry Beaver drainages with heavy spots to the east. Southern movement of the fire has been held at the Horse Creek Road. The fire movement has been east and north. The Horse Creek Road is now closed past Merna Junction. Only local residents and people with business in the area will be allowed past the Sheriff's Office road block. Area closures are now in effect for North Beaver, Dry Beaver, Lead Creek and Horse Creek and all associated access routes. The closure will be reviewed daily for applicability and will be lifted as soon as fire threats in the area are mitigated. The IC team is initiating a structural protection analysis to identify potential threats to health and property. This analysisis a safety precautionary measure in case the fire continues to grow and threatens structures in the area. The Incident Command Post was moved from Sherman Guard Station to a location on BLM land on the Cottonwood/Ryegrass road. Fire restrictions will go into effect beginning Thursday, July 18th on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and in Grand Teton National Park. The fire danger has been elevated to Very High as of Tuesday, July 16th. Daily Forest Service press release updates for this fire are available from the Bridger-Teton National Forest fire page. For more information, contact the Bridger-Teton National Forest at (307) 739-5500. Other area fires: The public is encouraged to report any new smoke columns they see. You can keep up with where the fires are burning by checking in on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Large Fire update page and Fire Map. Fires are also now burning in Yellowstone National Park. The Teton Fires web site also has interagency fire information links for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, www.tetonfires.com. CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Bridger-Teton National Forest: Partial fire restrictions go into effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest beginning Thursday, July 18th. Back country users are reminded that campfires are not allowed above timberline in the wilderness at any time. Fireworks are prohibited at all times. Restrictions Sublette County Lighting fireworks is prohibited within Sublette County. BLM: Fire restrictions began July 4th. No open fires except within developed recreation sites. Regulations regarding smoking, operating a chain saw, and welder are in effect. No fireworks. State: Restrictions went into effect on State lands on June 11th. No open fires, barbecue grills or fireworks on any lands or facilities administered by the Game and Fish Department.	Fire Page Sponsor
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Links to earlier Fire Info: July 15, 2002 July 14, 2002 July 13, 2002 July 6, 2002 July 5, 2002 July 4, 2002 July 3, 2002 July 2, 2002 July 1, 2002 June 30, 2002 June 29, 2002 2001 Fire Updates 2000 Fire Updates For More Info on the Web Teton Fires Bridger-Teton National Forest National Interagency Fire Center NIFC NIFC Wildland Fire Map Where to get more information: Bridger-Teton NF Fire Info Mary Lendman or Jason Anderson 307-739-5542 or 307-739-5564 Pinedale Ranger District, BTNF 307-367-4326 Big Piney Ranger District, BTNF 307-276-3375

Where to report fires: Sublette County Sheriff's Office 911 or 307-367-4378 Pinedale Ranger District 307-367-4326 Big Piney Ranger District 307-276-3375 BTNF Supervisor's Office (Jackson) 307-739-5500 Teton Fire Dispatch (Grand Teton Park in Moose) 307-739-3630 307-739-3300 Callers are reminded that if they are using a cell phone, they may not get a local office when they dial 911. The best place to call for area fires is either the local Sheriff's office or the Bridger-Teton Fire Office. Be prepared to give a location of the smoke, your name, where you are calling from, and how they can get ahold of you again for more information if needed.