Firefighters respond to new Silver Spoon Fire

Incident Command issued an update on the fires in NE Wyoming and Southern Montana for Monday, September 2

The Silver Spoon Fire is a new start within the fire area, first identified Sunday, September 1.

Southwest Area Incident Management Team (SWIMT) 5 assumed command on Monday.

Hotter and drier conditions continue, supporting fire activity across the region. Smoke from the Silver Spoon Fire and interior pockets of fuels may be visible.

Ground and air resources engaged in initial attack Sunday with local resources and two hotshot crews from the Constitution Fire. Monday, fire resources continued in extended attack.

Aircraft resources remain available to assist in fire suppression needs.

An evacuation order is in effect for Bitter Creek Road area in northern Campbell County due to the Silver Spoon Fire. Additional information available at www.campbellcountywy.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Evacuation-For-the-Bitter-Creek-Road-Are-98.

Containment on the Flat Rock Fire is at 78%, the Remington Fire is at 81%, the Constitution Fire at 95%, and the House Draw Fire is at 94%.

There are 5 crews, 49 engines, 10 water tenders, and various heavy equipment working the fires in the area.

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Flat Rock – Suppression repair crews continue to make progress, working north to south on the Flat Rock Fire. Today, heavy equipment will continue repairing fireline as crews scout additional repair needs.

Remington – Activity on the Remington Fire was limited to smoldering and creeping in the northern portion of the fire yesterday. Today, heavy equipment and hand crews will continue line repair across the fire area.
Constitution – Firefighters on the Constitution Fire mopped up remaining heat sources within pine stringers yesterday. Today, crews will patrol and secure line, scouting for heat sources on the eastern edge as heavy equipment operators repair line on the north and northwestern portions of the fire.

House Draw – Minimal heat sources remain on the House Draw Fire. Today, heavy equipment will work to complete repairs on the south side of I-90. Bulldozers and graders will also move north of the interstate, conducting repair needs where identified.

More Information:

InciWeb (House Draw Fire):  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wyhpd-house-draw-fire

InciWeb (Remington Fire): https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtgnf-remington-fire

Public Information Linktree: https://linktr.ee/housedrawfire

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWIMT5/

Fire Information Phone: 307-201-3885 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Media Information Phone: 307-543-7202 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Suppression Repair Phone: 307-303-7642 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) This phone line is for private landowners to contact fire officials with repair of heavy equipment line or cut fence that occurred during suppression efforts.

Email: 2024.housedraw@firenet.gov