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Unit Information
Shoshone National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
808 Meadow Lane Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
Incident Contact
Fire Information
Phone: 307-250-0148
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The Bomber Lake Fire was discovered on the afternoon of August 28, 2019 by an aerial resource attempting to verify a report of smoke. The initial report of the fire was approximately 40-50 acres in size but was later determined to be 20 acres; it is located in rugged terrain 13 miles south of Dubois. It has been confirmed that this fire was caused by a lightning strike from a storm passing through the area on August 23rd. The safety of any public in the back country is the primary concern of fire managers.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday August 28th, 2019 approx. 01:15 PM |
| Location | 13 miles south of Dubois, Wyoming |
| Incident Commander | Brandon Bonenberger |
| Coordinates | 43.34 latitude, -109.629 longitude |
Current Situation
| Size | 70 Acres |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Due to steep, rugged terrain and the low probability of the fire leaving the current location, fire managers will monitor the fire using a combination of aerial platforms, lookout observations, and a remote camera that will view the fire from a distance. |
| Remarks | Managers will continue to allow this fire to play its natural role within the Fitzpatrick Wilderness. |
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