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The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close US26/287 west of Dubois about 4 pm today due to excessive smoke and limited visibility near the Fish Creek Fire on Togwotee Pass.

Today's weather is bringing increased fire activity on the Fish Creek Fire.

Contact: Rich Ochs, Coordinator Teton County Emergency Management Email: rochs@tetoncountywy.gov Phone: 307-732-8594

WYDOT UPDATE: 

The Fish Creek Fire public meeting was recorded and is available for view.Fish Creek Public Meeting Recording- August 26, 2024 We heard from:Noah Myers, the Incident MeteorologistDavid Greathouse, Fire Behavior AnalystAndy James, Northern Rockies Team 1 Operations Section Chief

Join representatives from Fire Incident Management Team, National Forests, and other local cooperators as they provide an update on the current fire situation. Our goal is to align incident objectives with planned actions for the upcoming days.Attend in person:National Museum of Military Vehicles - Poolaw Building6419 US Highway 26Dubois WY 82513

US26/287 is open but continues to have intermittent smoke that limits visibility due to the Fish Creek Fire. Reduced speeds and caution is recommended.If fire conditions necessitate, WY DOT will close US26/287 for the safety of motorists and firefighters.

Jackson, Wyo., August 21, 2024 – Strong winds produced large growth of the Fish Creek Fire on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Dry conditions and strong winds are expected to continue throughout the week, which may increase fire growth.

What is smoke and where does it come from?Smoke can come from wildland fires, both prescribed fires and wildfires.How much smoke wildfires or prescribed fires make, how long it lasts, and how far it travels all depend on the number of fires in the area, how big they are, fire behavior, fuel types, weather, and topography.