Crews battle lightning-caused wildfire in Bridger-Teton National Forest

Jackson, WY (KIFI) — Fire crews are battling to contain the Spread Creek Wildfire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The lightning-caused wildfire has already burned an estimated 300 acres in the Spread Creek drainage near Sagebrush Flat in the Blackrock Ranger District, just a few miles south of the Hatchet Resort near the base of the Togwotee Pass.

Wednesday, firefighters attacked the blaze from the air, utilizing a helicopter while simultaneously, engines worked to contain the blaze from the ground. Despite these efforts, the wildfire grew to an estimated 80 to 100 acres by late afternoon due to thunderstorms, strong winds, and dry conditions.

Additional hotshot crews and firefighting resources are being brought in today to strengthen the containment efforts.

Fire crews are asking the public to stay out of Hatchet and Flagstaff roads, so firefighters can keep working safely and efficiently on the ground.