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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel> <atom:link href="http://inciweb.org/feeds/rss/articles/i/1439/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>InciWeb Incident Articles for Gunbarrel</title><link>http://inciweb.org/forest/1439/</link><description>Latest articles for Gunbarrel Wildland Fire</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:45:27 -06:00</pubDate><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA["Shoshone National Forest Lifts Area Closure--manag (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8167/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8167/</guid><description><![CDATA["Shoshone National Forest Lifts Area Closure-Managers Still Monitoring the Gunbarrel Fire Cody, Wyo. (September 11, 2008) - Effective today, the Shoshone National Forest has lifted the area closure for the Gunbarrel Fire. The fire is 80 to 90 percent contained. Fire personnel continue to monitor the area daily and will increase their presence as warm, dry conditions return this weekend. Crews mopped up some hot spots in Jim Creek this week.&quot;We&#39;re not calling the fire out,&quot; said Clint Dawson, north zone fire management officer, &quot;there&#39;s still heat in some areas.&quot; With the recent moisture, from one-quarter to one-half inch of rain in the last 24 hours, fire managers don&#39;t believe remaining hot spots will affect people&#39;s activities, however Dawson advised people to be especially aware in the Trout Creek, Robbers Roost Creek, and Jim Creek areas. He asked people to &quot;let us know if you see smoke-we&#39;ll be glad to hear about it.&quot; Smoke should..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:41:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Forest Service Lifts Area Closure (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/8166/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/8166/</guid><description><![CDATA["The area closure for the Gunbarrel Fire has been rescinded effective Thursday, September 11,"]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:31:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Responsibility for Gunbarrel Fire Will be Returned (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8130/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8130/</guid><description><![CDATA[" RESPONSIBILITY FOR GUNBARREL FIRE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST Cody, Wyo. - September 5, 2008 Kole Berriochoa&#39;s Type III Team, which has been managing the suppression efforts on the Gunbarrel Fire, is completing its final day of work before turning responsibility of the fire over to the local fire managers. A break in the weather allowed the helicopter to fly crews into remote areas of the perimeter yesterday. Fire crews have been mopping up hot spots, retrieving equipment and rehabilitating areas disturbed during the fire suppression efforts. Local fire management will monitor the fire after the team departs. &quot;We are interested in seeing what might pop up next week when the weather warms up,&quot; said Clint Dawson, Fire Management Officer for the North Zone of the Shoshone National Forest. Dawson added, &quot;We are not expecting significant fire activity when the temperature warm up but we will remain vigilant.&quot;Unless there is a change in fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Area Closure Reduced Around Gunbarrel Fire (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8115/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8115/</guid><description><![CDATA["AREA CLOSURE REDUCED AROUND GUNBARREL FIRECody, Wyo. September 3, 2008 - The closure around the Gunbarrel Fire was reduced September 2, 2008.The reopened areas of the Clarks Fork Ranger District include the Dead Indian drainage and areas south of the Chief Joseph Highway (State Hwy 296). Areas reopened on the Wapiti Ranger District are east of Pat Ohara Mountain and south to the divide between Rattlesnake Creek and Robbers Roost Creek. &quot; As we get more moisture and determine other areas are safe, we will be lifting more of the closure,&quot; said Clint Dawson, District Fire Management Officer.Maps of the closure area are available at the Shoshone National Forest offices in Cody or from the Shoshone&#39;s web site at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/.For more information, contact the Wapiti Ranger District at 307-527-6921.Maps are posted at"]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:41:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 9-1-08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8098/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8098/</guid><description><![CDATA["Date started: July 26, 2008  Cause: LightningLocation: 30 miles west of Cody, WY  Size: 61,923 acresPercent Contained: 70% Estimated Containment: October 15, 2008Number of Personnel: 338 Helicopters: 5 Cost to Date: $10, 300,000 Injuries to Date: 3General InformationThe Gunbarrel Fire is under the management of Paul Broyles&#39; Great Basin National Incident Management Team. Plans are being made for a transition to a Type III organization on Wednesday, September 3. The Incident Command Post is currently located at Buffalo Bill State Park but will be moving back to the Wapiti Ranger Station when the team transition occurs. The fire is currently burning on lands administered by the Shoshone National Forest. Yesterday&#39;s ActivityFire activity was light with little to no perimeter growth due to cooler temperatures and precipitation. All of the fire area received some rain with amounts varing from a quarter to over a half an inch. Crews concentrated on retrieving pumps, hoses and other..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:49:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8-31-08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8088/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8088/</guid><description><![CDATA["Date started: July 26, 2008  Cause: LightningLocation: 30 miles west of Cody, WY  Size: 61,923 acresPercent Contained: 55% Estimated Containment: October 15, 2008Number of Personnel: 476 Helicopters: 8 Cost to Date: $9,860,899 Injuries to Date: 3General InformationThe Gunbarrel Fire is under the management of Paul Broyles&#39; Great Basin National Incident Management Team. The Incident Command Post is located at Buffalo Bill State Park. The Gunbarrel Fire is currently burning on lands administered by the Shoshone National Forest.  Yesterday&#39;s ActivityFire activity was again moderate with little perimeter growth. Most of the active fire behavior remains in the Jim Creek and Trout Creek areas where it continued burning out some interior pockets of bug-killed trees. Heavy helicopters were used to hold the fire south of the drainage divide in Robber&#39;s Roost Creek and to slow the spread to the south and east in Meyers Creek. The fire remains several miles east of the Rattlesnake..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:40:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrell Fire Update 8-30-08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8079/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8079/</guid><description><![CDATA["Date started: July 26, 2008  Cause: LightningLocation: 30 miles west of Cody, WY  Size: 61,433 acresPercent Contained: 50% Estimated Containment: October 15, 2008Number of Personnel: 540 Helicopters: 8 Cost to Date: $9,100,000 Injuries to Date: 3General InformationThe Gunbarrel Fire is under the management of Paul Broyles&#39; Great Basin National Incident Management Team. The Incident Command Post is located at Buffalo Bill State Park. The Gunbarrel Fire is currently burning on lands administered by the Shoshone National Forest. Yesterday&#39;s ActivityFire activity was again moderate with little perimeter growth. Most of the active fire behavior was in the Jim Creek and Trout Creek areas where the fire burned out some interior pockets of bug-killed trees. Firefighters successfully burned out an area between Elephant Head and Goff Lodges and secured fire lines in the vicinity of Star Hill Ranch. The northeastern flank of the fire advanced up the Robbers&#39; Roost Creek Drainage some..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:53:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8-29-08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8063/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8063/</guid><description><![CDATA["  Gunbarrel Fire UpdateFor Immediate Release  August 29, 2008 9 a.m. 866-588-5206 http://www.inciweb.org/  Date started: July 26, 2008  Cause: LightningLocation: 30 miles west of Cody, WY  Size: 59,147 acresPercent Contained: 16% Estimated Containment: October 15, 2008Number of Personnel: 569 Helicopters: 8 Cost to Date: $8,085,000 Injuries to Date: 3General InformationThe Gunbarrel Fire is under the management of Paul Broyles&#39; Great Basin National Incident Management Team. The Incident Command Post is located at Buffalo Bill State Park. The Gunbarrel Fire is currently burning on lands administered by the Shoshone National Forest. Yesterday&#39;s ActivityFire activity was moderate with little perimeter growth. The most active areas of the fire are in the Trout Creek, Jim Creek, and Gunnysack Creek Drainages. The northeastern section of the fire has advanced to near the Robbers&#39; Roost Creek Drainage and is still several miles from the Rattlesnake Drainage. Crews continued..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8-28-08 0900 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8046/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8046/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire UpdateGunbarrel FireAugust 28, 2008 9 a.m. 866-588-5206  For Immediate Release Date started: July 26, 2008 Cause: LightningLocation: 30 miles west of Cody, WY Size: 59,147 acresPercent Contained: 13% Estimated Containment: October 15, 2008Number of Personnel: 364 Helicopters: 7 Cost to Date: $7,800,000 Injuries to Date: 3 General InformationPaul Broyles&#39; Great Basin National Incident Management Team assumed management responsibility for the Gunbarrel Fire from Bill Hahnenberg&#39;s Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team this morning at 6 a.m. The Incident Command Post has moved from the Wapiti Work Center to Buffalo Bill State Park. The Gunbarrel Fire is currently burning on lands administered by the Shoshone National Forest.  Yesterday&#39;s ActivityHigh winds and low humidities created extreme fire activity on several portions of the fire. Some areas were impacted by westerly winds of up to 45 mph. This caused the fire to continue its movement to the northeast to near the..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:52:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8-27-08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8029/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8029/</guid><description><![CDATA["Successful Burnout Completed Near Elephant Lodge  Firefighters successfully completed a burnout operation above the Elephant Head Lodge on Tuesday afternoon, reducing fuels and strengthening containment lines. Forecasted winds from the Red Flag warning materialized as meteorologists predicted, adding additional growth to the fire. Another Red Flag warning has been issued for today. Structure protection remains in place for residences. Firefighters expect to be busy defending homes in upper portions of the Jim Mountain, Jim Creek, and Big Creek areas, as well as cabins and lodges on the fire&#39;s west end, in the Libby Creek area.Yesterday the fire made advances in the Goff Creek and Gunbarrel Creek drainages where structure protection is in place. Due to the potential for the fire to spread towards Elephant Head Lodge and Goth Creek Lodge, these lodges remain under an evacuation advisory. The fire also grew on the east side, spotting onto the east side of Trout Creek. Members of the..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Update 8/26/08 2:15 PM  (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8025/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Advisory Given for Goff Creek LodgeThe Gunbarrel fire is active on the north side of the North Fork Highway (Hwy 14-16-20) about 15 miles east of the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. This has two immediate consequences.First, like Elephant Head, Goff Creek Lodge also has now been advised of the possibility they will be evacuated in the next 6 to 18 hours. This is not an evacuation notice for either Lodge, but rather is a warning so that people may be fully prepared should circumstances change.Second, traffic delays and possible brief closures this afternoon are likely. The Park County Sheriff is in place to assist with traffic control. The fire is close enough to the Highway that smoke occasionally reduces visibility. Also, burnout activities near the road are possible. On the east side of the fire, firefighters assigned to keep fire away from homes are holding their own. The fire&#39;s activity makes their job especially challenging today.Updates will continue to be..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:49:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update - 8-26-08 - 8am (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8016/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8016/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update Monday, August 25, 2008, 8:00 a.m.Red Flag Warning Today for High WindsFirefighters are anticipating Red Flag conditions today. The warning was extended by the National Weather Service until 6:00 pm today for high winds. Strong dry winds predicted today, coupled with continued warm and dry conditions, are expected to increase fire growth on the northeast side of the fire today. Structure protection is in place for residences and firefighters expect to be busy defending homes in upper portions of the Jim Mountain, Jim Creek, and Big Creek areas; and cabins and lodges on the fire&#39;s west end in the general area of Libby Creek.Yesterday the fire made advances in the Goff Creek and Gunbarrel Creek drainages where structure protection is in place. Due to the potential for the fire to spread towards Elephant Head Lodge, the lodge was placed under an evacuation advisory. The fire also grew on the east side, spotting onto the east side of Trout Creek. Members of Great..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:11:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8/25/08 3:45 PM  (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8010/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/8010/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Advisory Given for Elephant Head LodgeThe Gunbarrel fire is active in the area within about a mile north and west of Elephant Head Lodge. The main fire is creating multiple spot fires. Therefore the people at Elephant Head Lodge, including guests and staff, have been advised that it is possible they will be evacuated in the next 6 to 18 hours.&middot; This is not an evacuation notice. However there is the possibility that rapid fire spread could make evacuation necessary. &middot; The few people immediately affected are advised that within the next few hours they should move any people with special needs and any animals currently at the Lodge.A hotshot crew and several fire engines are working in the area. Over half a dozen experienced firefighters are in the immediate vicinity of Elephant Head Lodge, with the affected guests and staff.Updates will continue to be emailed from gunbarrelfire@gmail.com as they become available. If you wish to receive these updates and did not..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:39:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Managers Use Weather Balloon to Mea (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7996/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7996/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Managers Use Weather Balloon to Measure Upper Level Wind Speed and DirectionMonday, August 25, 2008Firefighters closely track current and predicted weather as it directly influences fire behavior. Firefighters carry special weather monitoring equipment with them to measure weather conditions at regular intervals and from multiple locations on the fire throughout the day. Fire managers also use permanent and/or temporary Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) to monitor weather in the area of the fire.Fire managers always review local weather forecasts from the National Weather Service, and can request spot weather forecasts for the specific fire area. On large fires, an incident meteorologist from the National Weather Service works on-site as part of the incident management team to provide specific, current information for firefighters.Yesterday afternoon the incident meteorologist (IMET) working on the Gunbarrel Fire released a weather balloon (called a Pibal or..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update - 8-25-08 - 8am (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7994/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7994/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update Monday, August 25, 2008, 8:00 a.m.High Winds Forecasted For Today, Anticipated Intense Fire Behavior A strong dry wind predicted today, coupled with continued warm and dry conditions, is expected to increase fire growth on the northeast side of the fire today. It is anticipated that the fire may move a few miles to the northeast. Structure protection is in place for residences and firefighters expect to be busy defending homes in upper portions of the Jim Mountain, Jim Creek, and Big Creek areas; and cabins and lodges on the fire&#39;s west end in the general area of Libby Creek. Aircraft use is planned in the morning, but strong winds are likely to ground both air tankers and helicopters by early afternoon. In recognizing of the growing focus on protecting private land, the incident objective of allowing fire to play its natural role in the ecosystem has been dropped. Due to increased potential of future growth and an increase in complexity of the fire, a Type 1..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:05:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update - 8/24/08 - 7:30 PM  (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7993/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7993/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Gunbarrel fire has burned aggressively this afternoon. Fire is Currently Active near Elephant Head LodgeCurrently firefighters are working to suppress multiple spot fires in the vicinity of Elephant Head Lodge. Firefighting resources in the area include two helicopters, several fire engines, and a hotshot crew. The Park County Sheriff&#39;s Office and Park County Fire Marshal also are represented. Earlier this afternoon a specialist in an oversight plane directed water and retardant drops from four air tankers and four helicopters all in the area of Star Hill Ranch. Meanwhile hotshot crews on the ground worked to contain several acres of problematic spread. Crews are preparing for the stronger winds expected"]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update - 8/24/08 - 2pm (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7990/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7990/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel FireSunday, August 24, 20082 p.m. updateAir Tanker Use Likely This AfternoonThis afternoon air tankers may spread fire retardant or water on the east end of the Gunbarrel fire. Their use today depends on a number of factors including air turbulence, mechanical readiness, visibility through smoke, and exact location of the fire&#39;s edges. Four air tankers currently are staged at Missoula airport. Retardant drops from large airplanes are one of any fire management tactics that are very effective, but only under limited circumstances. One factor that makes heavy air tankers effective are relatively light fuels - grass or open trees rather than heavy forest. Another is topography shallow and simple enough for the low-flying planes to come close to their targets. Neither of these factors have been present on this fire so far, but are now true on the fire&#39;s east edge.Fire intensity and spread are low so far today. In the continued hot, dry weather the fire is likely to pick..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/24/2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7973/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7973/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire UpdateSunday, August 24, 2008, 8:00 a.m. Saturday: Gunbarrel fire was relatively quiet on Saturday. The fire grew to about 53,000 acres. Most of the growth was on the far northern edge of the fire near timberline. Yesterday the fire burned the top of Wilson Creek, one of the highest drainages that merge into Sweetwater. No significant future spread in Wilson Creek is expected.On the west end of the fire, crews had already installed pumps, hoses with nozzles, and firefighting sprinklers; fine-tuned thorough defensible space; and built wide handline. On Saturday they monitored spread in case they should need to burn out. Around the fire&#39;s eastern end, firefighters made preparations among the houses near the base of Jim Mountain and scouted in Rattlesnake Creek. A helicopter dropped water to slow fire spread in Laughing Water and Burnt Timber Creeks.The fire grew a couple hundred acres near the very top of Jim Mountain. Fire has so far burned three sides of this..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:10:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Update 8/22/2008 AM  (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7941/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7941/</guid><description><![CDATA["Community Meeting Today at 11 a.m. at fire camp, immediately east of Wapiti Ranger StationThursday&#39;s Fire Activity: Strong wind through the night drove about 5,600 acres of fire growth. The fire is only on National Forest land. No buildings burned.Much of the growth was from significant crown runs up the east fork of Big CreekFire spread fire as far south as half a mile above Star Hill Ranch, or about 3 miles north of the intersection of the National Forest boundary and the North Fork Highway. Fire crews worked all night protecting buildings. Five Park County engines participated.Ten firefighters suppressed a spot fire about a mile above Crossed Sabres Ranch.  Today&#39;s Plan: The wind is forecasted to decrease during the day. The expected general direction of wind coming from the east are favorable for limiting spread in unwanted directions.Today&#39;s top priority is to address southward growth of about a thousand acres of unwanted fire northeast of Jim Mountain. The fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:42:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Evening Update: Thursday, August 21 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7931/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7931/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Gunbarrel Fire is burning actively in the lower portion of the Big Creek drainage. With the strong winds, the smoke column from the fire in the Big Creek drainage can be seen east toward Cody. The fire&#39;s farthest eastern growth is on the east side of the Big Creek drainage. Winds are predicted to be strong well into the evening, with humidity rising gradually. The fire therefore will probably spread actively until about sunset. Afterward although the fire will be highly visible in the dark, it is expected to spread more slowly then. Crews are positioned at Star Hill Ranch and other buildings in the area, where they have been working for several days to strengthen defensible space and install firefighting sprinklers. Additional crews continue to work in Libby Creek and elsewhere on the west end of the fire near the highway. As on previous nights, the fire will again be staffed all night. Heavy smoke is likely tonight in Cody. We recommend that people air out homes as needed..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:26:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire News Update 8-21-2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7913/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7913/</guid><description><![CDATA["A red flag warning for fire behavior will again be in effect today for the Gunbarrel Fire area. This warning calls for high sustained winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour. These winds are predicted to be mostly southwesterly. There is the potential for active fire behavior, although, relative humidities are expected to be higher than the most recently have been. Southwesterly winds can be of benefit by blowing embers back into previously burned areas in the southwest part of the fire.Wednesday saw little growth in the Gunbarrel Fire. Fire activity was light in the Big Creek Canyon area, and fire crews worked with helicopter bucket drops to manage fire spread in the Mormon and Libby Creek areas near the Crossed Sabres Lodge.Fire crews and equipment continue to maintain structure protection in the western and eastern portions of the fire. Gunbarrel Fire Statistics at a Glance: Time/Date Started: July 26, 2008Location: 40 miles west of Cody, WY north of Hwy 14-16-20.Cause: LightningEstimated..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:14:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8-20-2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7901/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7901/</guid><description><![CDATA["Today's weather forecast includes a red flag warning in the Gunbarrel fire area. This implies low humidities and high winds, probably the highest winds seen in the North Fork Valley this week. Fire activity is expected to be highly active again today. The fire developed another large smoke column Tuesday afternoon, similar to the one that developed on Monday. Most fire growth Tuesday occurred in the upper Big Creek drainage. Fire movement was north in the drainage. Fire crews continue to accomplish fuels reduction work in the Star Hill Ranch area. Fire crews will work in coordination with helicopter bucket drops to provide structure protection and reduce the chances of the fire moving down to the highway. Gunbarrel Fire Statistics at a Glance: &middot; Time/Date Started: July 26, 2008 &middot; Location: 40 miles west of Cody, WY north of Hwy 14-16-20. &middot; Cause: Lightning &middot; Estimated Cost: $5,400,000 &middot; Fuels: Heavy dead and down timber with 50-80% beetle killed..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Public Meeting (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7893/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7893/</guid><description><![CDATA["THE SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST &amp; ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIRE USE MANAGEMENT TEAM Are hosting a Gunbarrel Fire Public Meeting. When: 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2008 Where: Gunbarrel Fire Camp East of Wapiti Ranger Station, adjacent to Highway 14,16,20 What: Fire Management Officials will outline current fire activity and long term management strategies."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8-19-2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7882/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7882/</guid><description><![CDATA["The Gunbarrel Fire grew over 300 acres Monday afternoon with most of the growth in the upper Big Creek area in heavy bug killed timber. Fire managers expect to see similar fire behavior on the Eastern and Western portions of the fire perimeter, especially in the early afternoon as temperatures rise and fuels dry out. The warming and drying trend is expected through Wednesday with increasing winds. Fire crews have completed fuels reduction work in the Star Hill Ranch and south western areas of the fire.Fire crews will continue working in the Libby, Mormon, and Goff Creeks to limit fire movement toward the highway and improve structure protection. A helicopter has been and will continue to be utilized to help manage the fire including bucket"]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:51:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8-18-08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7862/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7862/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire activity is increasing as conditions continue to warm and dry. Weather forecasts call for unstable atmospheric conditions that will likely lead to more smoke throughout the valley over the next few days. Fire behavior is expected to increase as temperature increases and humidity decreases. Hunters are cautioned to be aware of interior burning within the fire area as well as snags, flash floods, and over head aviation operations.  Landowners and firefighters noted this increased activity Sunday on the east and west flanks of the fire, and increased fire activity was observed in the upper Big Creek drainage. Some additional fire activity has been reported in the upper Sweetwater Creek area. Fire crews are focusing their operations at the Libby Creek and Mormon Creek areas, to limit fire movement toward the highway.   Gunbarrel Fire Statistics at a Glance:Time/Date Started: July 26, 2008Location: 40 miles west of Cody, WY north of Hwy 14-16-20.Cause: LightningEstimated Cost:..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:19:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire News Update 8-17-2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7852/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7852/</guid><description><![CDATA["Minimal fire activity occurred during the operational shift on Saturday. While firefighters continued to patrol the highway and monitor areas for possible activity the incoming Type II Fire Use Management Team Rocky Mountain 1 received extensive briefings from the departing Type II Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team - A. Rocky Mountain Fire Use Team managed the Gunbarrel Fire initially and will draw on that history and the updates from Team A to continue with the execution of the Wildland Fire Implementation Plan (WFIP).Over the next few days the area can expect to see a trend of dryer hotter weather. This in turn is expected to affect fire behavior and smoke conditions. The Fire Use Management Team, lead by Bill Hahnenberg, will continue to manage resources and the incident based on needs. Resource benefits to the area will continue to be evaluated. Firefighter and public safety continues to remain the number one priority. Incident Commander Bill Hahnenberg stated, "We..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:06:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/16/08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7828/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7828/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel Fire - FINAL RMIMT-A UPDATESaturday, August 16, 2008, 6:00 a.m. Contact: Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerRocky Mountain Incident Management Team A  NEW PHONE: 1-866-588-5206  Websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/ http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.comCooler weather and rain occurred over most areas of the Gunbarrel Fire on Friday. Very little activity occurred on the south and east sides of the fire. &quot;With the work that the firefighters have done over the past several days, coupled with the cooler weather, the fire seems to be 'hung&#39; up and not moving&quot; stated Operations Section Chief Dave Van Norman. Overall the activity above Libby Creek was also quiet. Resources continue to be evaluated as more crews are coming in and others are timing out. Today fire management officials will continue to manage resources according to the needs of the incident. Two new hot shot crews have arrived to..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/15/08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7814/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7814/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel FireFriday, August 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Contact: Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerRocky Mountain Incident Management Team A  NEW PHONE: 1-866-588-5206  Websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/ http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.com Yesterday fire activity remained minimal under the shield of heavy clouds. The east flank of the fire received traces of precipitation while hotshot crews on the west end dug line to check the fires&#39; backing movements towards the highway. Such management actions are a small portion of the Wildland Fire Implementation Plan to protect the values at risk in the North Fork Corridor.As this weather pattern continues to bring cooler wetter weather to the fire area firefighters and incident managers will take advantage of decreased fire behavior to further assess plans and preparations. As Russ Wenke, Park County Fire Warden, stated at the community meeting on Wednesday, &quot;I..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/14/08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7797/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7797/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel FireThursday, August 14, 2008, 7:00 a.m. Contact: Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerRocky Mountain Incident Management Team A  NEW PHONE: 1-866-588-5206  Websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/ http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.comYesterday fire management officials held a community meeting with local residents and lodge owners affected by the Gunbarrel Fire. Approximately 85 people were in attendance. Topics of discussion were the resource benefits that areas of the Gunbarrel Fire are receiving, long term strategies and an overview from Incident Commander Don Angell in regards to the current fire management efforts being organized. &quot;You will continue to see an increase and decrease of resources as we manage our efforts to meet the needs of the incident&quot; stated Incident Commander Don Angell. One topic of discussion during the meeting was the resource benefit to the burned areas. Allowing fire..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/13/08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7784/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7784/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel FireWednesday, August 13, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Contact: Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerRocky Mountain Incident Management Team A  NEW PHONE: 1-866-588-5206  Websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/ http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.comCommunity Meeting being held at the Old Wapiti Ranger Station at 11:00 amfor lodge owners and local residents affected by the Gunbarrel Fire.  A significant growth of the fire occurred early in the evening on the east end of the fire as interior islands in Turret and Grizzly Creeks ignited. During the day fire resources were working to improve the mitigation of hazardous fuels around protection points on the south side of the highway near Kitty Creek. Similar management actions have taken place on 160 structures on the outskirts of the North Absaroka Wilderness area. The management plan known as a Wildland Fire Implementation Plan recognizes 342 structures in the area and..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 8/12/2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7760/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7760/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel FireTuesday, August 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Contact: Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerRocky Mountain Incident Management Team A  NEW PHONE: 1-866-588-5206  Websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.com Resource Benefit: One of the primary resource benefits of managing a fire as Wildland Fire Use is the reintroduction of fire in a part of the forest that has been without this natural disturbance for too long. The absence of fire activity in large areas across the forest has resulted in heavy, dangerous fuel accumulation. Managing natural fire such as Gunbarrel under favorable conditions decreases the potential for future large, out of control fires and promotes a healthy ecosystem.  Point Protection: The top priority is public and firefighter safety. Other objectives include minimizing fire impacts to the improvements along the North Fork of the Shoshone. The Shoshone..."]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:59:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Community Meeting (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7749/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7749/</guid><description><![CDATA["A meeting for lodges and local residents to discuss the Gunbarrel Fire will be held in front of the Old Wapiti Ranger Station on Wednesday, August 13,2008 at 11:00 am. Fire Management officials will outline current fire activity and long term management"]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:54:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/11/2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7736/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7736/</guid><description><![CDATA[" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel FireMonday, August 11, 2008 9:00 A.M. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team A Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerFire Information: 1-866-588-5206 Websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.com NOTICE: 1-866-588-5207 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNLESSFIRE ACTIVITY INCREASES 1-866-588-5206 IS AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION OR MESSAGES A very dry west southwest flow moved over the fire area yesterday afternoon resulting in increased winds, lower relative humidity and an increase in fire behavior. Area residents and visitors may have noticed more smoke over the fire. The smoke was produced by increased fire activity resulting from windy conditions and the progressive drying out of fuels within the fire area particularly resources killed by Spruce Bark Beetle, Western Pine Beetle and Blister Rust, a disease that affects White Bark Pine in higher elevations. This is part of the normal..."]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:06:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/10/08 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7718/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7718/</guid><description><![CDATA[" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel FireSunday August 10, 2008 9:00 A.M. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team A Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerFire Information: 1-866-588-5206Websites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.com NOTICE: 1-866-588-5207 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNLESSFIRE ACTIVITY INCREASES1-866-588-5206 IS AVAILABLE FOR INFORMATION OR MESSAGES Mild weather kept fire activity to a minimum again on Saturday. There was some activity in the southwest corner of the fire, backing along Libby Creek. Although light rain fell on the fire Friday night, crews found and put out one small lightning start in the area.With completion of contingency lines near Libby Creek and cleaning up around structures, all actions consistent with long-term management of the fire have been completed. Line crews and engines will now be staged at the Fishhawk Trailhead in order to provide a quick response anywhere..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:54:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/09/2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7702/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7702/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Information:&middot;1-866-588-5206 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.&middot;1-866-588-5207 24 hour recorded messageWebsites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/ http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.comA second day of cooler temperatures and higher humidities resulted in minimal fire activity on Friday August 8, 2008. Firefighters were able to reinforce fire line to the west of Mormon Creek and enhance structural protection. Friday evening rain fell over the fire area from a passing thunderstorm. Despite current favorable conditions the potential for increased fire activity remains. Crews continue to monitor areas along the North Fork Highway (14-16-20) for any activity with potential for movement south. &quot;We understand what we&#39;re up against. We have plans in place and will be right-sizing accordingly but are in no way done with this fire. We are here for the long haul, as long as we&#39;re needed.&quot; said Deputy Incident Commander Len Dems. After..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:07:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/08/2008 8:00 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7686/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7686/</guid><description><![CDATA["Fire Information:&middot;1-866-588-5206 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.&middot;1-866-588-5207 24 hour recorded messageWebsites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/ http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.comCooler temperatures and higher humidities kept fire activity to a minimum on Thursday 8/7/08. The majority of activity occurred at the head of Sweetwater Creek approximately nine miles north of highway 14-16-20. Owners, employees and visitors to the Elephant Head Lodge, Goff Creek Lodge, and Crossed Sabres Ranch returned after evacuations were lifted with the knowledge that hasty retreat may be necessary if conditions change. Residents of the Moss Creek area were allowed to return to their cabins as well. Structure protection measures were started at the Shoshone Lodge on the west flank and improved at the Standing Star Ranch on the east flank of the fireA predicted shift in winds today may advance the fire on the west flank towards the highway. The majority of..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:34:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/07/2008 AM  (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7675/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7675/</guid><description><![CDATA["FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gunbarrel FireThursday August 7, 2008 9:00 A.M.Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team A Laura McConnell, Public Information OfficerFire Information:&middot;1-866-588-5206 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.&middot;1-866-588-5207 24 hour recorded messageWebsites: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/http://www.inciweb.org/incident/1439Incident Email: gunbarrelfire@gmail.comCLOSURES/EVACUATIONSEvacuations:&middot;· Goff, Elephant Head and Crossed Sabers lodges have been evacuated. &middot;· Occupied Recreation Residence - East of Eagle Creek CampgroundClosures:&middot;· The Fishhawk Trailhead is closed. &middot;· No access is being allowed into the Moss Creek cabins.Yesterday an increase in relative humidities resulted in less active fire behavior. At the head of Libby Creek the fire "laid down" reducing the rates of spread to the point where a planned burnout was deemed unnecessary. Though the fire remained a mile and a half from the evacuated Elephant Head Lodge, Goff Creek..."]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:43:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update 08/06/2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7663/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7663/</guid><description><![CDATA["CLOSURES/EVACUATIONS Evacuations:&middot;&middot; Goff, Elephant Head and Crossed Sabers lodges have been evacuated. &middot;&middot; Occupied Recreation Residence - East of Eagle Creek CampgroundClosures:&middot;&middot; The Fishhawk Trailhead is closed. &middot;&middot; No access is being allowed into the Moss Creek cabins.Due to the active fire behavior, the Goff and Elephant Head lodges were evacuated by the Park County Sheriff&#39;s Office, and the Crossed Sabers Lodge evacuated voluntarily. According to Dick Spiess, an Operations Director for the Rocky Mountain Management Team, &quot;We conducted a planned evacuation based on preset management points.&quot;  A recreational residence east of the Eagle Creek Campground was also evacuated, and the Eagle Creek Campground is under a precautionary evacuation alert. Earlier in the fire, firelines were constructed around the lodge buildings and sprinkler systems were installed as precautionary measures.Today firefighters will provide..."]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:41:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["No New Evacuations; Advisory Expanded (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7600/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7600/</guid><description><![CDATA[" Gunbarrel FireAugust 3, 2008, 1:30 p.m.No New Evacuations; Advisory ExpandedResidents, campers, and other people along the North Fork Highway (14-16-20) between the east border of the Shoshone National Forest and Chimney Rock are encouraged to be prepared in case any new evacuations become necessary within the next few days.The Gunbarrel fire continues to spread eastward, at times rapidly. Two days ago an advisory was issued for the canyon corridor from Chimney Rock to Wapiti Ranger Station. People were asked to be ready to leave quickly if needed. That advisory remains in effect. It is now extended further eastward to the Forest boundary near Grizzly Ranch. A handout is attached with recommendations for people directly affected by this advisory.Updates will continue to be emailed from gunbarrelfire@gmail.com as they become available. If you wish to receive these updates and did not receive this update via email, send a request to be added to the distribution list.Note to editors:..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:23:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Update Sunday, August 3, 2008 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7599/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1439/7599/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel FireSunday, August 3, 2008Structure Protection: Yesterday no cabins or other large buildings burned on the Gunbarrel Fire. Only one empty doghouse was lost. Firefighters were especially pleased that their efforts were successful. They had an exceptionally vigorous day of fighting intense fire in wind that switched direction minute to minute. Due to logs that continue to burning, weakened standing trees and other hazards, the road up Moss Creek remains closed to everyone except firefighters. The soonest that cabin owners may return is Tuesday, and it may be later.Elephant&#39;s Head Lodge is reopened for business, with the understanding that it could be evacuated again at any time. Fire remains stalled on a hill above the Lodge. Absaroka Lodge is reopened only to employees.  The North Fork Highway (14-16-20) between Cody and Yellowstone remains open. Again today pilot cars may be used intermittently. Typical delays for pilot cars have been about 5 minutes. Fire Activity: The..."]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:36:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fact Sheet for Saturday, August 2 (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7582/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7582/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Saturday, August 2, 2008 Fire Activity: The 15,500-acre fire was more active yesterday than fuel conditions and area weather would typically imply. Several pulses spread downhill and to the south, despite upper winds pushing the fire northeast. The fire is large enough that at times it is a strong influence on nearby weather. Today&#39;s forecast includes a red flag fire warning for strong, dry winds.  Gunbarrel Fire behind the Blackwater Firefighters&#39; Memorial Management Actions: Firefighters expect a second day of high-energy firefighting today. Yesterday afternoon and evening as fire approached they burned out around some of Absaroka Lodge and for about a mile along the highway. Water drops from several helicopters supported them.  Today firefighters plan similar operations. Patrol, preparations, and burn out are planned around buildings from Goff Lodge to Aspen Creek, including in Moss Creek. Locations will evolve in response to fire behavior. North Fork Highway..."]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:48:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Guests Temporarily Depart Two Lodges to Facilitate (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7575/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7575/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel FireAugust 1, 2008, 9:45 p.m.Guests Temporarily Depart Two Lodges to Facilitate Firefighting Update: Advsiory for TomorrowThe Gunbarrel fire spread aggressively today. With that in mind, residents and campers on both sides of the North Fork Shoshone between Chimney Rock and Wapiti Ranger Station are encouraged to recognize the possibility the fire will spread quickly again tomorrow afternoon. Residents are encouraged to be prepared in case any additional evacuations become necessary tomorrow.&middot;&middot; This is not an evacuation notice. However there is always the possibility that rapid fire spread could make evacuation necessary. Please be prepared. &middot;&middot; Animals often require more time and effort to evacuate. Dogs can run off, horses balk at the trailer, or other complications can arise. Plan well in advance for your animals.&middot;&middot; If you choose to leave meanwhile, please leave a note in an obvious place saying you have left your residence. That..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:45:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Guests Temporarily Depart Two Lodges to Facilitate (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7574/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7574/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel FireAugust 1, 2008, 6:15 p.m.Guests Temporarily Depart Two Lodges to Facilitate Firefighting Update: Evacuation CompleteThe evacuation of Absaroka and Elephant Head Lodges is complete. Fire has moved as far south as the north edge of Absaroka Lodge&#39;s developed area. It is slightly less than half a mile north of Elephant&#39;s Head Lodge. Firefighters are working at both locations.By tonight fire is likely to reach the north edge of the North Fork Highway (Hwys 14 - 16 - 20) at a location between Absaroka and Elephant Head Lodges. Firefighters will be on duty in the area all night.Firefighters worked this afternoon on structure preparations in Moss Creek, about four miles east of Absaroka Lodge. Cabin owners in Moss Creek have been invited to be escorted to their cabins for a few hours tomorrow morning.Updates will be emailed from gunbarrelfire@gmail.com as they become available. If you wish to receive these updates and did not receive this update via email, send a..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:15:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Press Release (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7565/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7565/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel FireAugust 1, 2008, 4:15 p.m.Guests Temporarily Depart Two Lodges to Facilitate Firefighting Update: Evacuee AccomodationsA checkpoint will open at about 4:30 p.m. today at Wapiti School, where all evacuees may talk with County emergency managers about overnight accommodations.Updates will continue to be emailed from gunbarrelfire@gmail.com as they become available. If you wish to receive these updates and did not receive this update via email, send a request to be added to the distribution list.Note to editors: This press release is issued jointly by the Park County Sheriff and the Gunbarrel Fire Incident Commander. The shared information center is at 307"]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:02:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Gunbarrel Fire Press Release (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7562/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7562/</guid><description><![CDATA["Gunbarrel FireAugust 1, 2008, 3:30 p.m.Guests Temporarily Depart Two Lodges to Facilitate Firefighting Highway Remains OpenThe owners of Absaroka and Elephant Head Lodges are asking their guests and employees to leave the area for at least several hours. This will ensure individuals&#39; safety. In addition the evacuations will ensure access for firefighting equipment. The Gunbarrel Fire has moved south to within half a mile of both lodges. More than 70 firefighters have been working in the area all day. Currently they are turning on firefighting sprinklers and otherwise implementing the preparations they have been making for days.The North Fork Highway (Highways 14-16-20) between Cody Wyoming and Yellowstone remains open. There is no expectation that the road will be closed due to firefighting operations. Delays are possible, however. Sightseeing trips to the area are strongly discouraged because heavy traffic hinders busy firefighters. Sheriffs officers and/or pilot cars are..."]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:33:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Meeting Announcements (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7530/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7530/</guid><description><![CDATA["A COMMUNITY MEETINGTO DISCUSS THEGUNBARREL FIREWILL BE HELD AT BIG HORN FEDERAL1701 STAMPEDE AVENUE, CODY WYOMINGON FRIDAY AUGUST 1STBEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M.THE FIRE INCIDENT MANAGER ANDSHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST STAFFWILL OUTLINE CURRENT FIRE ACTIVITYAND LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT"]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["Meeting Announcement (Gunbarrel Wildland Fire)"]]></title><link>http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7531/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1439/7531/</guid><description><![CDATA["A MEETING FOR LODGES AND LOCAL RESIDENTSTO DISCUSS THEGUNBARREL FIREWILL BE HELD IN FRONT OF THE OLD WAPITI RANGER STATIONON THURSDAY JULY 31STBEGINNING AT 11:00 A.M.THE WAPITI DISRICT RANGERWILL OUTLINE CURRENT FIRE ACTIVITYAND LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT"]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -06:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>