The West Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which includes Greys River and Kemmerer Ranger Districts, is planning prescribed fires on the Star Valley Front Rx Project this week as conditions allow. Prescribed fires help reduce hazardous fuels and wildfire risk, improve habitat, and restore fire-adapted ecosystems.

Broadcast burning is planned for units 8 and 9 of the Star Valley Front Rx Project. Unit 8 is approximately three miles east of Turnerville, WY. The northern boundary is the North Fork Willow Creek Drainage, the eastern boundary is the ridgeline between McDougal Pass and Mt. Fitzpatrick, the southern boundary is Swift Creek, and the western boundary is Willow Creek. Unit 9 is five miles east of Bedford, WY, approximately three miles up the Strawberry Creek Trail.

Smoke may be visible in the area. Please do not report these fires, as firefighters will remain on scene throughout ignitions and patrol afterwards.