Remembering the Willow Creek Fire
• One year anniversary of fire’s first day is Saturday This Saturday, August 22, marks the one-year anniversary since the start of the Willow Creek Fire, located in the Salt Pass area south of Smoot. What started as…
Lincoln County officials urge wildfire preparedness as fire danger rises
Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson and Emergency Management Public Information Officer Stephen Malik discussed current conditions, emergency alerts and evacuation preparedness on the Weekday Wake-up. Malik reported that a red flag warning was in effect Wednesday, August 5, for the…
Residents are reminded of burn restrictions after multiple calls
Fire restrictions are in effect for Lincoln County but that has not stopped several individuals from lighting fires which has necessitated a response from area firefighters. Officials remind area residents and visitors that there is a county-wide fire restriction which…
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…