(Fremont County, WY) – The Pack Trail Fire remains at 89,930 acres as of Sunday, November 3, according to the latest (and final) update from the U.S Forest Service Bridger-Teton National Forest.
There are currently 93 personnel on scene (including 2 Crews, 1 Local Engine, 1 Helicopter, and 1 Ambulance), and the fire is 95% confined.
(Note: A fire is confined when it’s managed within a predetermined area, usually defined by geographic features. Confinement strategies use a combination of direct and indirect actions, as well as natural features, fuel, and weather factors. A fire is contained when it’s stopped from spreading within a specific area, either by natural or constructed features. The percentage of containment is the amount of fireline that’s been completed around the fire’s perimeter. )
The rest of today’s update is below.
Operations – Recent snowfall has restricted access to a large area of the fire perimeter and is expected to persist in the days ahead. The fire is in a patrol and monitor status as interior smoke and heat are still present. The fire will be monitored by the Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests as needed. Winter weather and increased fuel moistures should continue to reduce any threats of continuing fire activity. Suppression repair activities have been completed in all areas still accessible to resources.
Safety – Residents and visitors are reminded to exercise extreme caution when dealing with fires or other possible ignition sources. Please use caution while driving near the fire areas, especially on narrow secondary roads due to snow or ice accumulation. Be Very Careful on reopened roads in and near the fire area. Check with WY-DOT for updated road conditions, especially if you are planning to travel on US-26 across the Continental Divide.
Weather—Widespread snow showers are expected to continue through Wednesday as additional disturbances move across the area and colder air is ushered in. Weather patterns will be seasonal with intermittent snow and cold temperatures. The cold temperatures and snow will continue to decrease any fire activity. The weather forecast is predicted to bring fire-season ending conditions.
Evacuations – The Fremont County Emergency Management Agency has lifted all evacuation levels for the Union Pass subdivision, Lava Mountain Lodge, Triangle C Ranch, and Old Mackenzie Ranch, effective October 30, 2024. All evacuation areas within the Pack Trail Fire have been lifted.
See the Fremont County Emergency Management Facebook Page or the Teton County Emergency Management website for additional information.
Road Closures – The Union Pass Road on the Pinedale Ranger District (BTNF) from Mosquito Lake to the Moon Lake Road on the Wind River District (SHO) will be open effective 6:00am Monday, November 4, 2024. Moon Lake Road will be open effective 6:00am Monday, November 4, 2024.
Forest Closures – Closure Order #04-03-24-317 will be rescinded effective 6:00am Monday, November 4, 2024. The forest areas described in Closure Order #04-03-24-317 are now open.
Click here for all of County 10’s coverage of the Pack Trail/Fish Creek Fires.