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Latest Wild Fire Updates Wednesday, July 3, 2002 Cow Camp Fire Receives Additional Support 334 acres, 25% contained, Start: June 29 Cause: Lightning, Location: 15 miles east of Boulder Cow Camp Fire (Pinedale Ranger District): This fire grew an additional 10 acres overnight to approximately 334 acres as of Wednesday morning. The fire is about 15 miles east of Boulder and 30 miles from Pinedale. Crews are working to protect an outfitter cabin. 170 people are presently working on the fire. The fire is approximately 25% contained. Fire restrictions to be implemented on BLM lands beginning July 4th. Fireworks are prohibited within Sublette County and on National Forest lands. Smoke from a fire on the Wind River Indian Reservation on the east side of the Continental Divide is visible from our area and may be confused with being on our side. Fire Danger on the Pinedale Ranger District is Moderate. No closures or restrictions currently in effect on National Forest. No open fires allowed on Wyoming State lands.

Cow Camp Fire Map Click for larger version Click on the image above for a map showing the location of the Cow Camp fire. The fire is currently just outside the Bridger Wilderness boundary, approximately 15 miles east of Boulder and 30 miles from Pinedale near Pocket Creek. Current NIFC Fire Map National Fire News

Current Fire Information: Over the past 24 hours, the Cow Camp fire increased in size by 10 acres to approximately 324 acres due to spotting outside the fireline perimeter to the east. Two more 20-person crews arrived to support this fire, bringing manpower to 170 people working this fire, including overhead support personnel. A helicopter is assigned to arrive today for continued aerial support. Suppression efforts continue to focus on the southern and eastern flanks as firefighters prepare for another Red Flag weather day with winds, unstable weather, and high lightning potential from scattered thunderstorms.    The Cow Camp fire is burning in sub-slpine fir and spruce at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation, immediately south of the Bridger Wilderness boundary, south of Wolf Lake. The nearby cow camp was evacuated on Saturday, June 29th, and fire crews are working to protect the outfitter's cabin. There are no closures in effect due to this fire.    The public is still being asked to refrain from using this area for safety purposes. As the holiday weekend approaches, forest users are reminded that fireworks are prohibited on BLM and National Forest lands and within all of Sublette County. No open fires are permitted on State land and only in developed campgrounds on BLM land. No restrictions are yet in effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, but are expected if dry conditions continue and fires worsen. CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Bridger-Teton National Forest: NO fire restrictions on Bridger-Teton National Forest administered lands at this time. Back country users are reminded that campfires are not allowed above timberline in the wilderness at any time. Fireworks are prohibited at all times. Sublette County Lighting fireworks is prohibited within Sublette County. BLM: Fire restrictions will begin 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.

Fires at a Glance One fire, the Cow Camp Fire, is currently burning in the Wind River Range of the Pinedale Ranger District in the Bridger-Teton National Forest just outside the Bridger Wilderness. The fire is approximately 1.5 miles south of Wolf Lake just outside the Bridger Wilderness boundary. This is a lightning-caused fire which began Saturday, June 29th. A Type 3 team is overseeing this fire with local personnel, 4 out of area crews, and one helicopter.   National Wild Fire Incident Map National Wildland Fire Update

Links to earlier Fire Info: 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.