Horse Fire Still Active but Remains 100% Contained

Big Piney, Wyo., September 3, 2025— The Horse Fire on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest remains 100 percent contained and, for over a month now, has kept within its overall footprint, meaning it has not spread beyond certain control features and containment lines. 

Within the containment perimeter, however, there remains many "green islands" of unburned vegetation. These areas contain dry fuels (like trees, brush, and grass) that can catch fire and reignite, especially under certain weather conditions like high winds and low relative humidity. Firefighters are continuing to work to secure these green islands by carefully managing and extinguishing any hot spots that arise.

Residents and recreationists may continue to see interior smoke within the Horse Fire area until a season ending event occurs, like snow or heavy rain. Please do not report. 

The Horse Fire area and trail closure remains in place to provide for public and firefighter safety. The order has been recently modified. 

The fire danger rating remains at “very high” for the Teton Interagency Dispatch area which includes Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge. And Stage 1 fire restrictions remain in effect for the area.  

So far this year, Teton Interagency Fire personnel have extinguished over 120 unattended or abandoned campfires. Abandoned campfires can quickly escalate into wildfires, and if your campfire sparks a wildfire, you can be held responsible for the cost of putting it out. 

What you can do 
During times of elevated fire danger and fire restrictions, the safest option is to not build a campfire at all. Dress warmly and use layers instead of relying on a campfire for warmth. If you choose to have a campfire where it’s allowed: 

• Never leave a campfire unattended or abandoned.
• Have a shovel and water bucket on hand.
• Use several gallons of water to fully extinguish your campfire.
• Drown, stir, feel and repeat until the ashes are cold to the touch.
• Break up charred logs and cover all remains with dirt. 

For the latest fire updates, safety tips, and current fire restrictions, visit TetonFires.com. 

For the latest updates on the Dollar Lake and Willow Creek fires, visit inciweb.wildfire.gov.  

For other news, events and information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r04/bridger-teton and follow the Bridger-Teton National Forest on Facebook and X @BridgerTetonNF. 

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