SUNDANCE, Wyo. – Firefighters yesterday made more progress securing the perimeter of the Fish Fire burning in northeast Wyoming and containment is now at 73% and has burned 6,793 acres.
Work mirrored the last several days with firefighters conducting “search and destroy” heat missions on firelines. Work also continued to connect uncontained firelines.
Given the success to date, Divisions A and T were combined into Division A. Overnight, a change in the weather brought much-needed moisture to some parts of the fire although steady rainfall isn’t expected until tonight.
Predicted moist weather conditions, higher humidity, and lower temperatures will benefit firefighters allowing for continued progress strengthening firelines while fire activity remains minimal. Today’s work is unchanged from the past several days with firefighters continuing to build and secure firelines, mopping up heat sources and patrolling contained firelines.
Today, and over the next several days, some firefighting resources will be released allowing them to either be reassigned to other wildfires or take time off for rest and recuperation in preparation for their next assignment.
Even after full containment, some firefighting resources will remain on the fire until it is is fully extinguished.
Residents returning to their homes following evacuations should be aware that there may still be fire activity nearby. Smoke and possible isolated flare-ups may occur for several weeks within the fire area as the fire burns through fuels on the interior such as dead or downed trees. There is still firefighting work being done in many areas. Use caution on roadways, as firefighting vehicles will also be sharing the roads.
The Forest remains under an area closure.
