INCIDENT UPDATED 9/5/2008
Approximate Location
43.106 latitude, -109.91 longitude
Incident Overview
The New Fork Lakes fire was reported around 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The fire is burning approximately 19 miles north of the town of Pinedale, Wyoming. The fire is burning bug killed trees and dead and down timber. This is a human caused fire and is currently under investigation. All trail closures have been lifted.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday July 29th, 2008 approx. 01:00 PM |
| Location | 19 miles north of Pinedale, WY |
| Incident Commander | Kaber |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 15,089 acres |
| Percent Contained | 60% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday September 30th, 2008 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Decadent timber stands and bug kill lodgepole pine. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and creeping. |
| Significant Events | Over an inch of rain was received on the fire on Sunday August 31st and Monday September 1st. Trail Closures have been lifted. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Contigency lines between Fremont Lake and Spring Creek Park nearly completed. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | High |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Trail closures have been lifted. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 mph SW |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 45 degrees |
| Humidity | 30% |
