Teton County staff announced April 7 that the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans a prescribed fire on about 300 acres on the Jackson Ranger District near Munger Mountain in mid-April, weather permitting. The county said the burns, intended to reduce hazardous fuels and protect communities and infrastructure, could extend through the spring as conditions allow.

County staff said no formal area closures were expected but fire personnel may intermittently pause traffic for public safety, and residents may experience smoke. The county pointed people to Fire and Air Quality resources for more information (fire.airnow.gov) and advised drivers encountering smoke to slow down and turn on headlights. The Forest Service will reevaluate weather conditions before a burn and cancel if conditions are unsuitable.

The county encouraged residents to watch the Bridger-Teton National Forest website, social media channels and InciWeb for the most current information on prescribed fire scheduling and air quality impacts.