Summary of Sunday's Operations
The fire burned high on Pyramid Mountain for most of the morning and began backing down towards Pathfinder Reservoir later in the day. High temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds up to 40 mph quickly pushed the fire towards Pedro Mountain Ranch Tosf until approximately 10:00 Sunday night. Crews conducted a burnout operation near Rocky Gap Road last night and prioritized structure protection.

Today's Operations
Wyoming's Type 3 Incident Management Team 2 took command of the fire this morning and, along with additional resources, will assess yesterday's rapid fire progression and strategically move crews and engines throughout the various divisions of the fire.
An aerial flight is scheduled for this morning to better determine the size of the fire.
Two scooper planes will pull water from Pathfinder Reservoir today to provide additional water to crews working on the ground

Weather is expected to be much more favorable today with lower temperatures and less wind in the forecast. However, conditions will remain dry with no predicted precipitation.

Closures/ Public Safety Information for Monday, August 26
Sunday’s evacuations are still in place for the following areas: Pedro Mountain Estates, Pedro Mountain Ranch Road, and Cardwell Ranch. Due to fire traffic and operations, the following areas are also closed: Leo west to Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge, and Leo north to the Natrona County Line.

Red Cross assistance is available for anyone needing services. Please contact Ron Brown at (307) 321-1514 for further information.

Elevated fire conditions exist for southern Wyoming. All recreationists should be cautious of fire potential and expect rapid rates of spread if a fire were to start.

Additional Pedro Mountain Information
Facebook: Bureau of Land Management - Wyoming
Twitter: @BLMWYOMING
Carbon County Sheriff’s Office: (307) 324-2776
Media Inquiries: (307) 699-4747

Order number 04-15-525, Boone Fire Emergency Trail Closure is terminated as of Sept. 9, 2019

Boone fire receives over an inch of precipitation

South Boone Trail (003) closure rescinded

ASHTON, ID— The Boone fire received substantial precipitation with the recent weather front moving across southeastern Idaho. Fire management officials anticipate even more precipitation as wetting conditions persist through Friday. “Considering the increased moisture over the next few days and reduced fire activity, we felt it appropriate to allow the public back into the area,” said Liz Davy, Ashton-Island Park District Ranger. “However, we strongly urge the public to be cautious and cognizant of their surroundings if they choose to access the South Boone Trail.” Many of the trees along a portion of the trail are compromised and could easily fall with a wind event. Firefighters may be in the area assessing some of the risk this week.

The latest perimeter map estimated the Boone fire to be 117 acres. This small mosaic burn promotes increased plant and animal diversity by creating different age and sizes of vegetation within the burned area.

Smoke from the fire may be visible as conditions dry out; however, significant growth is unlikely. This will be the final update on the Boone fire unless a significant change occurs. Fire officials will continue to monitor weather and fuel conditions to predict the fire’s spread until the fire is extinguished this winter.

More information is available on inciweb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6547/.

-USFS-

Idaho Falls, ID—Several fires are burning in southeast Idaho, each requiring a unique management strategy. Fire officials expect activity to increase on several fires and prescribed burns over the next few days due to low humidity and higher temperatures. However, a cooling trend is predicted to arrive on Wednesday bringing cooler temperatures and possible moisture.

Order Number: 04-15-525

FS trail 003 is closed from the trailhead at Jackass Loop Road (FS 264) to the junction with the FS trail 008.

The above described trail is within the proclaimed and administrative boundaries of the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton County, WY.

The Boon fire ignited August 16 and is located approximately 25 miles north of Driggs, ID on the Wyoming border. The fire is estimated to be 26 acres in size. Fire behavior is minimal with isolated group and single-tree torching and smoldering and creeping along the forest floor.

“Fire serves many roles in the ecosystem,” said Jeff Hill, Fire Management Officer. “Due to the location of this fire and limited private values at risk, managers felt this fire would be good to reduce existing biomass, recycle nutrients into the soil, and regenerate vegetation, along with increase plant and animal diversity.” Management activities will focus on preventing fire spread toward private lands and public land infrastructure. Currently the fire is five miles South and West of the BSA, Camp Loll.

Smoke from the Boone Fire will be visible likely until a major precipitation event occurs or until it snows. Fire managers urge individuals to use caution when recreating or hunting in the area due to fire hazards. Currently the 003, South Boone Trail is Closed to protect the public.

FS lands often have vegetation and wildlife habitat that require fire to remain healthy. On forested lands, up to 60 percent more of the landscape burned historically than now, especially in the West. To diminish the “fire deficit” and thereby mitigate fire risk, the FS and partners are using this fire management strategy that protects values from harm, but also reduces future wildfire risk from excessive fuel accumulation. Fire officials will continue to monitor weather and fuel conditions daily to predict the fire’s spread.

ELY, Nev. – Firefighters yesterday fully contained the 3,320-acre Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev.

The Bureau of Land Management will continue to monitor the fire area for activity while releasing resources for duty elsewhere.

The BLM fully suppressed the fire with assistance from the Forest Service, Lincoln County Fire Protection District and private contractors.

The fire was first reported Friday, Aug. 23. The cause is unknown.

Additional information is available online at https://go.usa.gov/xVTmj and https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/ or contact Chris Hanefeld, BLM Ely District fire information officer, at 775-289-1842 or chanefel@blm.gov.

ELY, Nev. – The Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 90-percent contained. Full containment is anticipated by this evening.

The 3,320-acre fire that was burning grass and brush in steep, rugged terrain is showing minimal activity. Firefighters yesterday continued to secure the fire perimeter, mopping up hot spots as they were located.

The Bureau of Land Management implemented a full-suppression strategy on the fire with assistance from the Forest Service, Lincoln County Fire Protection District and private contractors.

The fire was first reported shortly before 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23. The cause is unknown.

Additional information is available online at https://go.usa.gov/xVTmj and https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/ or contact Chris Hanefeld, BLM Ely District fire information officer, at 775-289-1842 or chanefel@blm.gov.

ELY, Nev. – The Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 80-percent contained. Full containment is anticipated Tuesday evening, Aug. 27.

The 3,320-acre fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain, consuming grass and brush. No private property or structures are threatened.

The Bureau of Land Management is fully suppressing the fire. Public and firefighter safety is the top priority. Assisting the BLM are the Forest Service, Lincoln County Fire Protection District and private contractors.

The fire was first reported shortly before 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 23. The cause is unknown.

Additional information is available online at https://go.usa.gov/xVTmj and https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/ or contact Chris Hanefeld, BLM Ely District fire information officer, at 775-289-1842 or chanefel@blm.gov.

ELY, Nev. – The estimated 2,500-acre Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 10-percent contained with full containment anticipated by Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, 2019.