INCIDENT UPDATED 9/5/2008
NEWS RELEASE
Fire at New Fork Lakes
Pinedale, Wyo. - A fire is burning 19-miles north of the town of Pinedale, Wyoming on the Bridger-Teton National Forest near New Fork Lakes. The fire is reported at 40 acres and is presently moving... more
Approximate Location
43.106 latitude, -109.91 longitudeSummary
The New Fork Lakes fire was reported around 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The fire is burning approximately 19 miles north of the town of Pinedale, Wyoming. The fire is burning bug killed trees and dead and down timber. This is a human caused fire and is currently under investigation. All trail closures have been lifted.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildland Fire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday July 29th, 2008 aprox 01:00 PM |
| Location | 19 miles north of Pinedale, WY |
| Incident Commander | Kaber |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 15,089 acres |
| Percent Contained | 60% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday September 30th, 2008 aprox 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Decadent timber stands and bug kill lodgepole pine. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and creeping. |
| Significant Events | Over an inch of rain was received on the fire on Sunday August 31st and Monday September 1st. Trail Closures have been lifted. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Contigency lines between Fremont Lake and Spring Creek Park nearly completed. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Trail closures have been lifted. |
Weather
| Current Wind Conditions | 10 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Current Temperature | 45 degrees |
| Current Humidity | 30 % |
