The Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot is now considered 40% contained as of Tuesday September 2, 2025. The area of the fire is at 4,065 acres and officials with the Bridger-Teton expect full containment of the fire by September 15.
CURRENT SITUATION
Crews are continuing a direct approach to the fire’s containment. Steady progress was made, gaining more ground along the eastern and southern perimeter. Crews are spiking out along the fire’s edge to be more readily available to construct handline and continue mopping up. Helicopters are working with crews on the ground to address areas with heat and stop potential growth of the fire.
WEATHER FORECAST
Temperatures on Tuesday will be in the low 80s, with winds around 6 miles per hour, gusting to around 15 miles per hour. Look for more of the same into Wednesday and Thursday, with lower temperatures coming in on Friday. With the hot and dry weather during the middle of the week, fire behavior is expected to remain active with potential increases in smoke.
EVACUATION/CLOSURE INFORMATION
Lincoln County utilizes the READY, SET, GO! method. It’s important to be familiar with each stage; read the descriptions by visiting the Lincoln County Emergency Management’s Wildland Fire Action Guide at https://cms5.revize.com/…/
After aerial assessments and collaborations with Incident Management Team, the evacuation zone from mile post 75 south (vicinity of Gomms Pond Lane) to Salt Pass has been lowered to “SET” status. Residents west of Highway 89 from Reeves-Schwab Lane South to Gomms Pond are also in “SET” status. Please be prepared for potential evacuation should the “GO” order be given. The Code Red notification will be initiated by Lincoln County Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Use this linkhttps://public.coderedweb.com/
Please monitor local media and follow Lincoln County Homeland Security & Emergency Management on Facebook for more updates.
Though the evacuation level has changed, there is still a forest closure for Grey River District and Kemmerer District. The defined boundary for area closure is as follows: from U.S. Highway 89 T29 N R 19 N Section 34 running west along the Bridger-Teton National Forest boundary (R19W R18W) to the Wyoming Idaho State line, running north along said state line to the Forest/private boundary at T 31 R 119 W section 30, following the Forest/private boundary SE to its intersection with U.S. Highway 89, running along the west edge of U.S. Highway 89 back to the point of origin. Smiths Fork Winter Trailhead is closed. Within the described area, all roads and trails are closed including Allred Flat Campground. Follow this link for full closure information: Wybtf Willow Creek Fire Information | InciWeb
Travelers on Highway 89 should be cautious of fire vehicles and equipment in the area and are asked to not pull over or park on the side of the road to view the fire area, which could pose safety hazards to emergency personnel.
Incident Website: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
