Dollar Lake Fire Active 2025
Started: Aug 22
19,467 acre
100% contained
Wildfire
Dollar Lake Fire Live Perimeter Growth
Dollar Lake Fire Fire Growth History
Dollar Lake Fire Containment History
Dollar Lake Fire Fire Alert Timeline
Sep 09, 2025
Other
Forest closure order remains in effect through October 22nd with map updated September 9th. Prohibits entry to described area, roads, and trails in Pinedale Ranger District for public and firefighter safety.
Sep 08, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire reaches 39% containment at 19,087 acres. Crews successfully add containment in Division Alpha and along Green River Lakes campground. Strategic firing operations continue between Little and Big Sheep mountains.
Sources:
Dollar Lake Fire 39% contained as of Sept. 8 - County 10
(2025-09-08)
Sep 07, 2025
Other
Updated infrared mapping reveals Dollar Lake Fire reduced to 19,087 acres with 32% containment - a 300-acre decrease in size and 3% increase in containment. New mapping shows containment efforts are working effectively.
Sep 05, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire containment holds at 31% with strategic firing operations continuing between indirect lines. Cold front and decreased wind speeds forecast to help slow flames. Fire size approximately 15,243-16,000 acres.
Sources:
Containment work continues on Dollar Lake Fire - Casper, WY Oil City News
(2025-09-05)
Containment work continues on Dollar Lake Fire - County 17
(2025-09-05)
Sep 04, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire reaches 31% containment at nearly 16,000 acres. Fire continues moving southeast along Green River Lakes within sight of Squaretop Mountain. More than 500 personnel working the fire in steep, rugged terrain.
Sep 04, 2025
Other
Forest Service issues new closure order effective September 4th through October 23rd. Prohibits entry to described area, roads, and trails in Pinedale Ranger District for public and firefighter safety.
Sep 03, 2025
Evacuation level 1
Evacuation orders downgraded as containment improves to 31%. Areas south of forest boundary at end of State Highway 352 to Black Butte Road reduced from SET to READY status, allowing residents to return home. Red Cliff Bible Camp remains under GO evacuation.
Sep 01, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire grows to 15,236 acres with 22% containment. No changes in evacuation orders - 5-mile radius around Dollar Lake and Red Cliff Bible Camp remain under GO evacuation. All residences along multiple roads remain in SET status.
Aug 29, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire reaches 22% containment at 13,449 acres. Wyoming Team 2 incident management team takes command. Evacuations remain in place for 5-mile radius around Dollar Lake and Red Cliff Bible Camp.
Aug 28, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire maintains 13,449 acres with improved 10% containment. Nearly one inch of rain received, helping firefighters make progress securing containment lines on west and north sides.
Sources:
Dollar Lake Fire now 10% contained - County 10
(2025-08-28)
Aug 27, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire shows no growth at 13,449 acres with 8% containment. Firefighters secured problem areas on south and east sides including campgrounds and outfitter camps.
Sources:
Dollar Lake Fire shows no growth since Tuesday, now 8% contained - County 10
(2025-08-27)
'Rain will not put the fire out,' Dollar Lake incident managers say
(2025-08-28)
Aug 26, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Dollar Lake Fire expands to 13,449 acres with 0% containment. Mandatory GO evacuation remains for 5-mile radius around Dollar Lake and Red Cliff Bible Camp. SET (be ready to evacuate immediately) status expanded to include all residences along US Hwy 352 South to Richard Lane. Kendall Valley area remains at READY status.
Aug 25, 2025
Evacuation level 2
Evacuation levels escalated in Kendall Valley. Red Cliff Bible Camp and Bible Camp Road structures remain under GO (Level 3) evacuation. SET (Level 2) evacuation ordered for all residences on Moose Gypsum Road, Hill Road, Valley View Trail, Hecox Road, and Pine Creek areas.
Sources:
Wybtf Dollar Lake Fire Information | InciWeb
(2025-08-25)
Kendall Valley residents prepare to evacuate as Dollar Lake Fire expands - County 17
(2025-08-25)
Aug 25, 2025
State of emergency
Governor Mark Gordon declares state emergency for Dollar Lake Fire. Declaration allows access to Wyoming National Guard resources including medevac helicopter and coordinates state/federal response. Fire now 11,510 acres with 0% containment.
Aug 23, 2025
Evacuation level 3
All homes and campsites within 5-mile radius of Dollar Lake Fire under mandatory evacuation as fire continues rapid spread. Fire grows to 8,660 acres with 0% containment. Aerial suppression operations ongoing throughout the day.
Aug 22, 2025
Other
Dollar Lake Fire continues rapid growth, now at 1,388 acres (more than doubled overnight from 600 acres). Type 3 incident command team taking over operations. Fire held east of Green River Road.
Sources:
Dollar Lake Fire grows to 1,388 acres in less than a day
(2025-08-22)
Aug 22, 2025
Other
Forest Service issues emergency area closure order for Dollar Lake Fire. Closure prohibits entry to described area, roads, and trails in Pinedale Ranger District for public and firefighter safety. Fire continues rapid growth to 9,891 acres.
Sources:
Bridger-Teton National Forest | Dollar Lake Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure | Forest Service
(2025-08-22)
Dollar Lake | Teton Interagency Fire
(2025-08-22)
Aug 21, 2025
Evacuation level 3
Emergency evacuation ordered for Dollar Lake/Green River Lakes area due to fast-moving wildfire. Fire grew from 20 acres to 600 acres in 4 hours. All recreationists must evacuate immediately.
Sources:
Western Wyoming fire explodes to 600 acres, closing Green River Lakes Road and prompting evacuations - WyoFile
(2025-08-21)
Fire reported near Dollar Lake in the Green River Lakes area | News | wyomingnewsnow.tv
(2025-08-21)
Dollar Lake Fire reported near Green River Lakes; avoid area
(2025-08-21)
Aug 21, 2025
Road closure
Green River Lakes Road closed at end of State Highway 352 due to Dollar Lake Fire operations. Road closure effective 3:25 PM to allow emergency vehicle access and firefighting operations.
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