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A fire in the Wyoming Range is nearly contained.
Just last week the Horse Creek Fire was at 43 acres and only 10 percent contained. It was first discovered at the start of July in a remote, rugged mountainous area – about two miles northeast of the Blind Bull warming hut, a popular stopover for snowmobilers in the winter.
A crew of 64 firefighters was sent out, along with one helicopter, to fight it.
There was some concern because fire danger was ‘high’ for the area.
“That means fires can start easily from most causes, and small fuels such as grasses and needles will ignite readily,” according to a Bridger Teton National Forest Service press release.
As of July 25, the Forest Service updated that the fire is 90 percent contained.
“Favorable weather, with higher relative humidity and lower temperatures over the last week have helped crews get into the fire area safely and gain containment,” according to Thursday press release.
The remaining burning areas are still being monitored by a smaller team, and some nearby trails are still closed. Fire danger remains high for the area.
