The Horse Fire is now at 70 percent containment as of July 6, and sitting at 2,797, according to the most recent update from the U.S. Forest Service-Bridger-Teton National Forest. There are currently 69 personnel on the scene addressing the fire.
The U.S. Forest Service-Bridger-Teton National Forest’s update can be read in full below.
Firefighters remain busy on the Horse Fire, actively reinforcing containment lines and extinguishing lingering hotspots. As muddy conditions present new challenges, crews are continually evaluating areas for repair and identifying opportunities for trail restoration where conditions allow. With rain increasing the risk of injury and unstable footing, firefighter safety remains the top priority.
In the South Horse Creek Drainage, rehabilitation efforts are steadily underway along the heel of the fire, where crews are restoring trails to their pre-fire condition and repairing impacted terrain. Crews focused on locating and addressing heat sources around Prospect Ridge that were identified through infrared flight mapping, proactively working to prevent potential fire spread beyond the established perimeter.
Over the past seven days, the East Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, that encompasses the Big Piney and Pinedale areas, was hit by 2,831 lightning strikes across the forest landscape. Fire crews remain vigilant, patrolling for any new ignitions and are prepared to initiate suppression as needed. Lightning can leave behind smoldering pockets that may develop into wildfires days after the initial strike.
Prospect Peak Lookout Tower will remain protected with fire-resistant wrap throughout the remainder of the 2025 fire season, ensuring continued safety and preservation.
The Horse Fire will transition back to the local unit at 0600 on Monday July 7th.
Forecast Over the Horse Fire: The day begins with west winds under 10 mph. Winds begin to increase after 10:00 am, with sustained speeds around 15 mph, and gusts 20 to 25 mph, in the afternoon. Winds begin to decrease after 8:00 pm, with light west to southwest winds around 5 to 8 mph Sunday night. Afternoon RH Sunday afternoon trends around 10 percent drier than Saturday. It trends warmer and drier through the first half of the week. The chance of rain is near zero through at least Wednesday.
The Wyoming Type 3 Teams extend their sincere appreciation to the community for its continued support during the response to the Horse Fire.
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