| Friday,
July 6, 2001
Fires are burning on the Rim and in the northern Wyoming Range.
Fires may be combined and managed all as one complex soon. As hot, dry
weather continues, and more lightning and thunderstorms pass over, these
fires have the potential to grow. So far, no campfire or firewooding
restrictions are in place. No buildings are threatened by fires at this
time. Fire danger is still high and expected to remain so for the next
couple of days with the current weather forecast.
Fisherman Complex:
Buck Creek fire (S. Beaver area) -appx 350 acres
Fisherman Creek fire-appx 75 acres
Fires have been fairly active this morning. Fire getting tanker drops
this morning and heavy equipment working the fires. Some voluntary evacuations
out of Hoback Ranches due to fires on both sides (this one and the Rim
fires) within 3-5 air miles, but no structures are threatened at this
time.
Pinedale Online note: Traffic
is being stopped on the South Beaver Road for unnecessary travel in
that area. If you don't need to be there, please don't drive up there
just to see the fires. You can help a lot by staying out of the way
so fire-fighting crews don't have to go around unnecessary vehicles
and worry about extra people in the area if fire conditions change abruptly.
Rim fires
Appx. 2 acres with a lot of spotting
Fires on east and west side of the Rim on north side of Hwy 191. Potential
to grow if winds shift. Smoke has been heavy at times along Hwy 191
reducing visibility. Travelers should be aware of firefighting vehicles
and activity in the area traveling to and from the fires.
Boulder Basin fire (Pot Creek)
1/4-1/2 acre, still has some hot spots.
Crews are still watching this fire.
Was appx. 1/2 mile from Circle S Ranch.
Where can you go to hike
and camp?
So far no fires are burning in the Wind River Mountains. Green River
Lakes, New Fork, Fremont, Elkhart, Boulder, and Big Sandy areas are
all good for camping. The lower Wyoming range, Cottonwood and Piney
Creeks, ok too, but be alert for smokes and potential new fires.
Be aware that there is both black and grizzly bear activity in these
areas, and bears (blacks) are becoming more bold by coming into camps
to try and get food. A black bear has been seen at Fremont Lake Campground
and up by Photographer's Point. Be sure to practice clean camping and
use bear-proof food containers where they are available. Lightweight,
portable bear-proof containers (about the size of a small barrel) are
available for rent from the Forest Service. These have a $25 refundable
deposit and cost is by free-will donation, with the money going back
into the bear fund. Please report any bear sightings.
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