INCIDENT UPDATED 10/12/2011
Approximate Location
43.815 latitude, -109.558 longitude
Incident Overview
All closures associated with the Norton Point Fire have been rescinded. There are no more, no camping orders in the fire area. Visitors to the area are still asked to watch for falling tree hazards in the burned area.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday July 22nd, 2011 approx. 10:00 PM |
| Location | 24 mi N of Dubois, WY |
| Incident Commander | Distrrict Duty Officer |
Current Situation
| Size | 23,592 acres |
|---|---|
| Fuels Involved | Conifer forest with beetle-killed standing trees and fallen timber |
| Fire Behavior | Minimal, smoldering in places |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire is in monitoring status. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low. |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
