Roosevelt Fire Information – Sept. 21, 2018
September 21, 2018
PINEDALE, WYOMING – SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, 12:42PM, SUBLETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
The Roosevelt fire, located near Bondurant, Wyoming began burning Saturday, September 15th 2018. As of this morning, September 21st, the fire has reportedly burned over 34,111 acres with 0% containment. The fire has claimed two primary residences and one secondary structure in the Hoback Ranches subdivision.
The fire has triggered evacuations for approximately 230 homes including the subdivisions of Upper Hoback, Thunder, Hoback Ranches and Jim Bridger Estates. The morning of September 20th, the Rim Ranches and the Rim Station area were placed into the "SET" stage. The "SET" stage means you may be asked to evacuate at a moment’s notice, to be packed and ready to evacuate. When evacuations actually start that is known as the "GO" stage. If the Rim Ranches and Rim Station area fall under the "GO" stage and evacuate, the number of homes in the evacuation will rise.
Forest fires are very dynamic and evolving situations. Therefore it remains unclear when residents of the evacuated areas will be allowed to return to their homes. Residents from the evacuated area will not be allowed to return to their homes for items or to check their homes until the evacuation has been lifted. Plans are in place to facilitate reentry when Incident Management deems it safe to return. Additionally, if Rim Ranches and the Rim Station area are placed into the "GO" stage US Highway 189/191 will be likely be closed to public traffic for safety. As of this morning Highway 191 remains open between Pinedale and Jackson.
We have been receiving many offers for additional supplies, housing, and assistance from the community and want to thank everyone who has graciously offered assistance. A shelter will be opened and available for those evacuated, if needed. It will be managed by the Red Cross (contact Trudy Fry, 307-231-6402).
Updates can be found on the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the Sublette County Emergency Management Facebook page, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6212/, and www.wyoroad.info. A Fire information line has been created by the Type 2 Incident Management team in charge of the fire. The phone number for the Fire information line is 844-692-5341. In addition we will share any information we receive from the Incident Management team on the progression of the fire.
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Roosevelt Fire Update – 9/21/18
Roosevelt Fire Information media release, Friday, September 21, 2018, 9:41AM
Date of Detection: September 15, 2018
Current Size: 34,411 acres
Location: 32 miles south of Jackson, Wyoming
Cause: Unknown
Containment: 0%
Legal Description: Latitude: 43ᵒ 2’ 29" Longitude: 110ᵒ 35’ 13"
Structures Lost: 1
Injuries: 0
Resources on Fire:
There are currently 420 personnel on this incident
CREWS: 10
TYPE 1 HELICOPTERS (HEAVY): 3
TYPE 2 HELICOPTERS (MEDIUM): 1
TYPE 3 HELICOPTERS (LIGHT): 3
ENGINES: 11
DOZERS: 4
FIRE UPDATE: The Roosevelt fire continues to grow. Fire activity was at the head and flanks, primarily related to shifting winds causing torching and spotting in various directions. Fire growth pushed the fire towards South Beaver Creek and Strawberry Ridge. As a result, Jim Bridger Subdivision was evacuated. Those windy conditions in the late morning and afternoon prompted single tree, group torching and occasional crown runs. Overall, the fire exhibited advanced spread rates and flame lengths. Several air tankers, including VLAT’s (Very Large Air Tankers), will continue to fly and drop retardant ahead of the fire’s advancement.
Firefighter and public safety is the primary concern in the full-suppression mission to contain the fire. Direct-attack suppression tactics and structure protection in affected communities continue being utilized. Dozers are being used to plow containment lines. Resources continue to arrive to assist existing the fire personnel.
WEATHER: Light winds are expected Friday morning with mostly sunny skies and dry conditions throughout the day. Maximum temperatures are expected to be in the upper 50’s to mid-60’s area wide.
EVACUATIONS: The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Evacuation Order for Upper Hoback, Rolling Thunder, Jim Bridger Estates and Hoback Ranches. Please contact the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Public Affairs Office at: 307-360-7737 or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SubletteSheriff/ for information regarding Evacuations associated with the Roosevelt Fire.
HUNTING SEASON: Big Game rifle and bow hunters displaced from the Roosevelt Fire should contact the Wyoming Game & Fish Department – Pinedale Regional Office for hunting updates at 307-367-4353 or on the web: http://www.wsfd.wyo.gov/hunting
FOR MORE INFORMATION: For additional fire information, please get the latest fire updates on the Bridger-Teton National Forest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BridgerTetonNF/?ref=br_rs and at Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6212/
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