UPDATE: As of 10:50 AM on July 1, the Porcupine Fire was contained, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service-Bridger-Teton National Forest Facebook page.
The U.S. Forest Service shared yesterday evening, June 26, that firefighters are responding to what has been named the Porcupine Fire, located in the Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
The fire was reported yesterday at 2:49 PM and was estimated to be approximately 6 acres in size at the time the release was sent out. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The fire is located near Smoot (Lincoln County), off Cottonwood Creek Road, approximately ¾ mile into Porcupine Creek, according to the release.
“A type 2 helicopter, fire engine, and ground personnel are currently on scene actively working to suppress the fire. More resources are being ordered. Public and firefighter safety are the top priorities during suppression efforts.”
“The Porcupine fire is burning in grass, sage, and light timber fuels,” the release continues. “Smoke may be visible in the area, please do not report.”
Smoke may still be visible from the Horse Fire, which is reported to be about halfway contained as of this week, and is approximately 2,321 acres in size.
The National Weather Service in Riverton advises that these fires, along with nearby fires in Utah and Colorado, will continue to contribute to smoky and hazy conditions in other areas of Wyoming.
The NWSR also advised today, June 27, that Natrona County is currently under a Red Flag Warning due to dry, windy, and hot conditions, with much of our area in Fremont under elevated to critical fire weather conditions.