Wildfires Around the Valley

Fire to the South

This fire is burning somewhere south of Star Valley. I haven't been able to find out much about it yet. I heard that it is in Idaho, but that is speculation at this point.

Horse Creek Fire

This fire is on the east side of the Wyoming Range. The mountain range in the picture is the Salt River Range. The Wyoming Range is the next range to the east. Last report has this fire at 2200 acres. You can check the Bridger Teton National Forest fire page for the latest. Heidi Whitlach, who lives across the street from us, maybe the ranger in charge if the fire tops the ridge line. It then will be in her district.

These pictures were taken about 8:15 this evening. The Horse Creek fire was roiling between 4:00 and 7:00 pm. It seems to have calmed down a little as the evening temprature has dropped.

I have also heard about the fire in South Lake Tahoe. My prayers go out to those who have lost homes there.

Photos Taken: June 25, 2007