(Bridger-Teton National Forest) – The Dollar Lake Fire has grown to 8660 acres and is at 0% containment as of Saturday, August 23, according to this morning’s update.
“Cooler temperatures and higher humidity moderated fire behavior overnight, though the fire continued to spread,” the update informs. “Today, warm and dry conditions, along with wind, are expected to contribute to rapid and high-intensity fire spread to the east. The fire is expected to enter Bridger Wilderness across the western boundary.”
“Priority objectives continue to be the safety of firefighters and the public. Crews continue to hold the fire south of the Green River Lakes Road. Operations today will focus on structure protection and escorting non-firefighting personnel out of the fire area.”
The full update, including road closures, restrictions and evacuation orders, is below.
CLOSURES:
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a closure order for the Dollar Lake Fire area. Effective immediately, the closure area encompasses the Forest east and south of Green River above its Junction with the Union Pass Road (FS600). Where the Green River exits Green River Lake, the lake shore becomes the boundary along to the south where it meets the Bridger Wilderness boundary. From there it follows the Wilderness boundary south to the South Fork of Gypsum Creek. Then it follows the South Fork of Gypsum Creek southwest to State Highway 352 where the pavement turns to dirt road (Forest Boundary). The area east of the road (FS600 is closed) north, up to the Green River Lakes Road at its junction with Union Pass Road.
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has also issued a closure order for Green River Lakes Road at the end of State Highway 352.
For up-to-date closure information, click here and here.
EVACUATIONS:
Go (Evacuation Order) Status:
A five-mile radius around Dollar Lake in the Green Lakes area.
The Red Cliff Bible Camp in Cora, WY.
Ready (Monitor) Status:
Kendall Valley area in Cora, WY.
For the most up-to-date evacuation information, cllick here.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS:
Stage 1 Fire Prohibitions are in effect for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Fires are not permitted unless they are within a metal or concrete fire pit installed and maintained at a developed recreation site; liquid or gas fuel that can be turned off and no flammable materials within three feet; or a fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney and mesh screen spark arrestor.
For fire restriction information, click here.
WEATHER:
Today’s high temperature will be around 80 with relative humidity dropping to 17%. Winds will gradually increase this afternoon from the west/northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph. There is a small chance of storms this afternoon that could produce outflow winds 25 to 35 mph.