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Summary: The Owl and Horse fires are under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. Both fires are zero percent contained. The Owl Fire is estimated to be 689 acres while the Horse Fire remains at 90 acres. Between the two fires there are 63 personnel assigned to the incidents.
 
Yesterday: Firefighters continued to scout the fire to gathering information and situational awareness on the private inholdings and recreational infrastructure. Fire personnel worked on preparing areas around known archeological sites. Fire personnel supporting the Horse fire set up a remote spike camp. An Infrared (IR) flight was conducted on the Owl fire and showed spread to the southeast and creeping to the northeast, as can be seen on the attached map.
 
Today: Fire Managers will continue to evaluate wind, weather, firefighter resource availability, drought conditions, terrain, fire history on the landscape, climate, surrounding treatment areas, proximity to communities and homes, smoke mitigation, while refining the appropriate tactics and strategies. On the Horse fire tactics will also account for preserving the Wilderness character. Firefighters will continue to gather information and situational awareness on the private inholdings and recreational infrastructure. Fire personnel will continue prepping the area around known archeological sites.

Weather: A high pressure system shifting east will bring precipitation back to the area with increasing chances for showers overnight into tomorrow. Ahead of this moisture near critical humidities will continue. Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph remain possible with passing showers and thunderstorms.
 
Safety Message: With hunting season upon us check fire conditions and know before you go. Be sure to follow safe shooting practices. An increase of rocks and debris may fall onto the roads during the rain event, travel with care. Minimizing risk to responders and public safety are the top priorities for the Owl and Horse Fires. Fire managers appreciate your cooperation. If you are recreating near an ongoing wildfire suppression operation, please keep your distance - do not congregate in the area and allow the firefighters to do their job safely and efficiently.