Pinedale Online Fire Update - Friday, September 22, 2000
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Pinedale Area Fire Updates
Information provided by the Pinedale Ranger District, USFS

Fire restrictions lifted. 
Fire Danger lowered to MODERATE.


Friday, September 22, 2000

Fires at a Glance: 
Fire and smoking restrictions have been lifted on the Bridger-Teton National Forest due to recent rain, snow, and lower temperatures. Visitors may now have either wood or charcoal campfires. 

This page will only be updated if new fire activity occurs or restrictions change. See below for more information

More Bridger-Teton fire information available at: www.tetonfires.com
 
Fire restrictions lifted
Fire restrictions have been lifted due to the change in the weather.
Pinedale Online photo

Earlier fire pictures

 

Recent rain and snow coupled with lower temperatures have reduced fire danger in Bridger-Teton National Forest and fire and smoking restrictions have been lifted. Visitors may now have either wood or charcoal campfires within the following  guidelines: 
  • In Bridger-Teton National Forest, campfires are allowed in both established campgrounds and at backcountry sites, following minimum impact “leave no trace” guidelines. 
  • Backcountry users are asked to make fires only where previously established fire rings exist or in small fire pits which can be covered with soil after fire is extinguished. 
Forest users are reminded that onehalf of all wildfires in this area are caused by humans. Many of these human-caused firesoccur during the fall season. Visitors are asked to extinguish fires thoroughly before leaving campsites, to be careful while smoking, and to use care in all activities that could cause fires. Fire danger is currently moderate. However, dry weather conditions may cause higher fire danger in coming days and week  Backcountry users including hunters, backpackers and anglers are cautioned that unattended warming fires have been a significant problem this time of year.

FIRE DANGER IS MODERATE

For more fire information go to:
www.tetonfires.com

Earlier fire updates:
Friday, September 15, 2000
Monday, September 4, 2000
Wednesday, August 30, 2000
Saturday, August 26, 2000
Thursday, August 24, 2000
Monday, August 21, 2000
Sunday, August 20, 2000
Saturday, August 19, 2000
Friday, August 18, 2000
Thursday, August 17, 2000
Wednesday, August 16, 2000
Tuesday, August 15, 2000
Monday, August 14, 2000
Sunday, August 13, 2000
Saturday, August 12, 2000
 


 
Anyone with concerns about fires can contact the Sublette County Sheriff's office at 307-367-4376, or the Pinedale Ranger District, 307-367-4326. Hikers in the wilderness who may have cell phones and can get a signal out can call 911 and ask to be routed to the Sublette County Sheriff's office if they have concerns.

Please visit www.tetonfires.com for more information on wildfires in the area. 

More area fire graphics:
National Interagency Fire Center Large Wildland Fire Map
National Interagency Fire Center web site (ww.nifc.gov)

 

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