Incident Overview
Fire managers are managing the Gravel Fire located in the Teton Wilderness of the Buffalo District. This lightning-caused fire is likely to burn throughout the summer.
Wildfires are a natural ecological event which have occurred across the landscape for hundreds of years. They maintain a patchwork or mosaic of diverse vegetation age classes, structure and community types. Such diversity translates into long-term habitat stability, integrity and health including enhanced resistance to large-scale impacts from insects and diseases.
In a large fire, amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium magnesium and sodium are made available and enhance plant growth nutrient quality for wild ungulates. Enhanced nutrition for wild ungulates results in enhanced body growth/development,calving/lambing/fawning rates, milk production, antler development, predator avoidance, disease resistance and winter survival.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
Current Situation
| Size | 1,059 acres |
|---|---|
| Fuels Involved | The fire is burning in mixed timber and heavy dead and down trees. |
| Fire Behavior | Fire is smoldering with occasional torching of trees. |
| Significant Events | Visitors are reminded to use caution when in any fire area, be familiar with the expected weather conditions and current fire behavior. Winds can suddenly fall dead trees and snags, open flames and smoke may reduce visibility. As with any outdoor adventure, be prepared and know before you go. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire activity is minimal with little or no new growth. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Moderate growth potential |
| Terrain Difficulty | Moderate Terrain |
| Remarks | There are no trail or area closures. |
