An update for the Fontenelle Fire says that it has burned 64,083 acres acres or 100 square miles on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, BLM High Desert District and State/Private Lands approximately 18 miles west of Big Piney. It is at 68% contained with 709 personnel on the scene. Estimated date of containment is July 22nd. All oil and gas well site operations as well as helium plant construction have resumed. Permittees continue to herd cattle to summer pastures in and around the fire area.
All road closures continue to be in effect and extend south from Bare Pass, west to N. Piney Meadows and Tri Basin Divide, south to Cheese Pass, Mount Isabel, and Red Park, east to the junction of LaBarge Creek Road, and north to Bare Pass along the forest boundary. Further closures may be needed to ensure firefighter and public safety. The public is asked to be cautious when driving on the Middle Piney and LaBarge roads between Hwy. 189 to the closure at the forest boundary as there may be fire traffic and limited vision due to smoke.
All road closures continue to be in effect and extend south from Bare Pass, west to N. Piney Meadows and Tri Basin Divide, south to Cheese Pass, Mount Isabel, and Red Park, east to the junction of LaBarge Creek Road, and north to Bare Pass along the forest boundary. Further closures may be needed to ensure firefighter and public safety. The public is asked to be cautious when driving on the Middle Piney and LaBarge roads between Hwy. 189 to the closure at the forest boundary as there may be fire traffic and limited vision due to smoke.
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