Although the Owl Fire has been contained and personnel demobilized, the Beaverdam, Columbine 1, and new Promontory Complex are burning rapidly. All three are SE Yellowstone backcountry fires. Folks will recognize The Promontory, which sticks out into Yellowstone Lake. It is on fire.
Here is the Park’s wildfire page.
The Inciweb Page is usualy […]
Continue Reading →Study: Antelope flourish in gas fields. By Whitney Royster. Casper Star-Tribune environmental reporter.
The headline is contradicted by the very first paragraph of the story. “JACKSON — Antelope do not appear to be unduly stressed so far on and around the Pinedale Anticline, but increased energy activity may change their use of the area, […]
Continue Reading →2007 fire conditions are off the charts
Officials are finding it difficult to predict fire behavior because this year’s data don’t fit any model. Experts say climate change is a big part of this season’s extremes. By Rocky Barker, Idaho Statesman.
Busy Week for Fires in Northern Rockies. Record-Breaking Fire Season? New West. […]
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