Forest Service clears roads, fills holes near Smoot
The U.S. Forest Service says that roads and trails covered by debris following the Willow Creek Fire have been cleared, and that the massive holes have been filled in that were dug along private property. Greys River District Ranger Justin…
Community Awareness Training session scheduled
In light of recent events, including the Willow Creek Fire, Lincoln County Emergency Management is hosting an essential training session aimed at enhancing community awareness and preparedness. This informative event will take place on October 9, 2025, at 6:00…
Forest Service begins road cleanup
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has begun clearing roads and trails north of where the Willow Creek Fire burned, with the initial goal to make it possible for cattle to pass in and out. Some of the trails and roads…
Local Forest Service Rangers respond to fire mitigation concerns
As the Willow Creek Fire has been extinguished south of Smoot, concerns have ignited over suppression efforts performed by contracted workers for the U.S. Forest Service. These concerns arose following a since deleted Facebook video that showed a large…
Fighting the Willow Creek Fire requires team training and experience
Daily organizational meetings were key to the increased containment percentages on the 4,066 acre Willow Creek Fire south of Star Valley in the past two weeks. Management of the fire came under the direction of a trained fire fighting team,…
Willow Creek Fire now 96% contained
The Willow Creek Fire, which was first reported on August 22, is now nearly fully contained according to to the most recent update from officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest. On Wednesday September 10, the fire is being described as…
Sheriff’s Office touts communication during events
Sheriff Shane Johnson spoke with SVI this week and commented several topics including the Willow Creek Fire and also the LOTOJA bike race. While extremely different in nature, he noted that communication with other entities before and during these events…
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson
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Willow Creek now 73% contained
Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are describing the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot now at 73% contained on September 8, 2025. The size of the fire has remained unchanged for several days, holding steady at 4,065 acres. The…
Willow Creek Fire now 4,356 acres at 17% containment for Thursday
The Willow Creek Fire is coming up on a full week of burning in southwest of Smoot, Wyoming. The fire was first reported on Friday, August 22 approximately four miles southwest of Smoot. The latest update from officials are estimating…