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Bridger-Teton National Forest

Evacuation ordered for Hoback Ranches due to Roosevelt Fire

Several fires are burning in the area and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has ordered the evacuation of Hoback Ranches due to the Roosevelt fire. The SCSO announced via their Facebook page that the Red Cross is set up…

Fire Trail Fire now at 60-percent containment

The Fire Trail Fire which has been burning since an overturned ATV started the blaze on August 11, is now at 60-percent containment according to the most recent information from the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is burning on the…

Firefighter injured battling Fire Trail Fire near Alpine

ALPINE, Wyo., August 14, 2018 – A firefighter was injured Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 14, by a snag while working on the Fire Trail Fire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The firefighter was immobilized before crew-members moved him from the fire…

Fire Trail Fire near Alpine at 50 acres with 18 percent containment

***Update*** The most recent information from officials from the Bridger-Teton National Forest have the Flat Fire sized at 50 acres and is at approximately 18-percent containment. The fire is located in the Squaw Creek drainage approximately five miles from the…

Hams Fork Fire Starts near Kemmerer

KEMMERER, Wyo., August 3, 2018 – The Hams Fork Fire was discovered on the Kemmerer Ranger District at 2:00 p.m. today. The 3-acre fire is burning in timber with some isolated single-tree torching. The fire is 3-miles west of the…

Area fire danger increases to “High”

The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Western WY— The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and Teton Interagency Dispatch Area has increased to high. The potential for fire activity has…

Wikiup Road improvements completed

The Greys River Ranger District took advantage of the dry weather to complete much needed road improvements to the lower section of the Wickiup Road this weekend before the Independence Day holiday. On Saturday June 30, 2018, Forest road crew…

Fire danger rises to “Moderate” in the area

The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. WESTERN WYOMING – Teton Interagency fire managers announce the fire danger rating has been elevated to moderate for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge,…

Road improvements scheduled for Wickiup Road near Afton

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest AFTON, Wyo., June 27, 2018 – The Greys River Ranger District will be taking advantage of the dry weather to complete much needed road improvements to the lower section of…

Info open house on Middle Greys Motorized Travel Project planned

The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will hold an informational open house on June 26. The purpose of the open house is to present information relating to the Middle Greys Motorized Travel Project. The open house…