(Bridger-Teton National Forest) – The Dollar Lake Fire remains 13,449 acres and is now at 8% containment as of today, August 27, according to this morning’s update.
“Firefighters took advantage of a break in the weather yesterday to secure problem areas on the south and east sides of the fire, including around campgrounds, outfitter camps, and around the Red Cliff Bible Camp,” today’s update informs. “Crews also continued to build containment and contingency lines, especially on the south side of the fire area. The structure protection group also had a productive day, with potential fuels such as tree limbs and brush removed, buildings wrapped, and sprinkler lays set up.”
“Today’s weather will briefly increase fuel moistures, which will lead to fire behavior decreasing. However, fuels will continue to smolder and burn; the rain will not put the fire out. Areas on the west and south sides of the fire are prepped and ready for burnout operations if conditions become favorable.”
The full August 27 update is below.
WEATHER:
Wednesday will see rain coverage increase across the area, and a wetting rain is expected over the fire. This will keep humidity elevated above 60 percent, with temperatures cooler below 60 degrees. More of the same is expected Thursday. In total, 0.75 inches to 1.25 inches of rain are possible over the fire, though accumulations are expected to vary greatly across the area. Gusty outflow winds and lightning are still a threat. Rain chances decrease by the weekend with warmer and drier conditions building back in.
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.
Set (Be Prepared to Evacuate) Status:
All residences on Moose Gypsum Road, Hill Road, Valley View Trail, Hecox Road, Pine Drive; Rock Creek Road, Brookie Lane, White Point Road, Rainbow Drive, Trout Drive, Cutthroat Drive, and River Road; Cattle Drive Lane, Terrace Drive, Half-way Drive; all residences off Galley Lane; and all residences along US Hwy 352 South to Richard Lane.
Ready (Monitor) Status:
Areas south of Richard Lane.
For evacuation information, click here.
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.
Gypsum Creek Road from the Forest boundary north and the network of roads branching off it are in the closure area and not open to the public.
For closure information, please click here and 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.
