Mesquite Fire in Jed Smith Wilderness likely to burn until snow flies
JACKSON (WNE) — The Mesquite Fire continued to creep across the forest floor in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness and did not grow in size, Teton Basin District Ranger Jay Pence said Wednesday evening. Caused by a lightning strike, the fire…
Jackson and Blackrock Ranger Districts Planning Prescribed Burns
The Jackson and Blackrock Ranger Districts will be moving forward with prescribed burn operations on the Taylor Mountain and Dry Quad units. The exact timing of these plans will depend heavily upon the previous, current and expected weather and air…
Fall Prescribed Burn Planned on Bridger-Teton National Forest Near Wilson, Wyoming
Jackson, Wyo.—October 8, 2019—The Bridger-Teton National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn on the Jackson Ranger District in mid-October before the heavy winter weather arrives and inhibits burning activities. The Taylor Mountain unit is 127-acres, located in Teton County, WY,…