Bare Fire Active 2026
Bare Fire has burned 431 acres, burning 23 miles northwest of Marbleton and has spread west.
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Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to suppress the Bare Fire, located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is burning in heavy timber and yesterday exhibited active behavior, including torching and spotting, growing to an estimated 431 acres and spreading onto Bureau of Land Management land east of the Forest before moderating in the early evening. Cause of the fire is unknown.
Firefighting resources include one type 1 helicopter, two type 3 helicopters, a water tender, one type 3 engine, three type 6 engines, smokejumpers, a suppression module, and firefighter and other support staff. A type 3 incident management team has also been ordered. A type 3 incident management team is a multi-agency organization of firefighting specialists that manage incidents of moderate complexity that require more resources and a longer operational duration than the local Forest can handle alone.
Fire managers are implementing direct extinguishment and indirect confinement strategies on the Bare Fire. A direct extinguishment strategy is when firefighters engage the active flame front directly to stop fire spread. An indirect confinement strategy is when firefighters work away from the active flame front to steer or contain the fire.
Today, crews will focus on strengthening the established anchor point, providing a secure starting location for building fireline. Firefighters will work to construct direct line along the north and south flanks of the fire. Aerial resources will continue to support ground operations, working to slow fire spread along the eastern edge.
The public is asked to avoid Bare Creek Road (FS 10046) and South Cottonwood Road (FS 10050) so fire crews can work safely and efficiently. A Forest closure order of the area is forthcoming.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Teton Interagency Dispatch area, which includes the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge. See Forest Order #04-03-26-304 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for more information.
The fire danger rating remains “high” for the area, meaning wildfires can start easily and spread quickly.
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