Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 11,510 acres in Bridger Teton National Forest
Seth Ratliff
UPDATE:
SUBLETTE COUNTY, Wyoming (KIFI) — The Dollar Lake Fire has now grown to an estimated 11,510 acres and 0% containment, as of Monday afternoon.
ORIGINAL:
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYO (KIFI) — A sense of urgency is growing today in Sublette County, Wyoming, as a fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Dollar Lake Fire, forced ongoing evacuations over the weekend. As of Monday morning, the fire has consumed more than 9,800 acres since it began last Thursday from a lightning strike and remains at zero percent containment.
A mandatory GO evacuation order is in effect for a five-mile radius around Dollar Lake and for the Red Cliff Bible Camp. Residents in the Kendall Valley area are currently at a READY evacuation status, meaning they should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.
Follow evacuation updates from the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office HERE.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a closure order for the area around the fire, including the Green River Lakes Road. The closure is to ensure public and firefighter safety. Additionally, Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect across the entire forest.
Fire officials will update the community at a meeting tomorrow night, August 26, at six pm at the Sublette County Public Library, 155 S. Tyler Ave. in Pinedale.
Fire officials will provide a public update on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:00 PM at the Sublette County Public Library, located at 155 S. Tyler Ave. in Pinedale. For more information on firefighting efforts and incident details, click HERE.