Crater Ridge

Acreage: 6,232Containment: 52%Personnel: 133
Current Situation

• Firefighters made good progress with direct tactics on Monday at Mann Creek, Cub Creek, and south of FS Road 111 toward Pumpkin Creek.
• Crews completed repair of dozer line on the north end of the fire.

Operational plan for today

• Fire crews will continue direct action where terrain and conditions allow.
• Other firefighters and equipment will repair areas impacted by suppression activity in the southeast half of the fire.

Fire Conditions and Weather

• Today is forecast to be the hottest day of the week with sunny weather, temperatures in the mid-70s, and relative humidity below 20%.
• Upslope winds will be 10-15 mph with afternoon gusts up to 30 mph.
• Warm, dry, and windy conditions could lead to more active fire behavior, especially in heavy fuels which may hold residual heat.
• Beginning this evening, a dry cold front will bring gusty ridgetop winds.

County Fire Restrictions

• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect in Sheridan County, where the fire is located. For fire restriction information in counties throughout Wyoming, see: https://wsfd.wyo.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions

National Forest Closures and Fire Restrictions

• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Bighorn National Forest. For current fire restrictions see: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bighorn/alerts-notices.
• The Bighorn National Forest’s fire area closure is still in effect for firefighter and public safety. View the order and map at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bighorn/alerts-notices/?aid=67523

• Crater Ridge - Daily Fact Sheet - Aug 31, 2021 (pdf 245 kb)