NEWS RELEASE
Shoshone National Forest Lifts Area Closure--Manag
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... more
Approximate Location
44.495 latitude, -109.824 longitudeSummary
The Gunbarrel Fire began when lightning struck in the North Absaroka Wilderness at 11:54 AM on July 26. The origin was approximately 40 miles west of the town of Cody in bug-killed trees with heavy dead and down timber.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Saturday July 26th, 2008 aprox 11:55 AM |
| Location | 30 miles west of Cody, Wyoming |
| Incident Commander | Wapiti Ranger District |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | Not available |
|---|---|
| Size | 67,141 acres |
| Percent Contained | 85% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday October 15th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Spruce/fir and Douglas-fir, 50-80% bug-killed, with extensive wood on the ground |
| Fire Behavior | Smouldering |
| Significant Events | From 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rain fell on the fire area September 10. The area closure was lifted effective today, September 11. There is still some heat in the Jim Creek, Trout Creek, and Robbers Roost drainages, so Forest visitors should be aware that hot spots are possible in these areas. Please be careful and report smoke to Cody Dispatch Center at 800.295.9954. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | The fire is being managed by Wapiti Ranger District fire personnel. Firefighters mopped up some hot spots in the Jim Creek area this week. The fire is being monitored daily and patrols will increase this weekend as drier and warmer weather returns. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
| Remarks | This will be the last planned InciWeb update (Sept. 11, 2008). The Forest will issue news releases as needed. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 5 mph W |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 62 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 50 % |
